# NTSB MIA83LA211: Cessna 188, N9261G, Jay, FL, August 20, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 20, 1983, 16:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Jay, FL
- Coordinates: 30.9491, -87.1492 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.9491&lon=-87.1492&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30931
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA83LA211
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30931/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA211

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - proper climb rate - not possible, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - open field (contributing factor)
- Main gear collapsed, takeoff
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE TRIED TO TAKE OFF ON A HOT DAY WITH A HEAVY LORD, BUT THE ACFT WOULD NOT PERFORM SUFFICIENTLY TO CLIMB OVER A DRAINAGE TERRACE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT BUMPED THE DRAINAGE TERRACE & CONTINUED FLYING, BUT WOULD NOT CLIMB SUFFICIENTLY TO CLEAR TREES NEAR THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT THEN ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. DURING TOUCHDOWN IN A NEARBY FIELD, THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. APRX 35 MI SOUTH AT PENSACOLA, FL, THE 1557 CDT TEMP WAS 95 DEG. THE DENSITY ALT AT JAY, FL WAS APRX 2400 FT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9261G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9261G), registered now, S/N 18801441, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 188
- Registry model: [Cessna A188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188b) (registry code 2073005) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18801441
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: James B. Wells
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 1983
- Airport: Wells Flying Service, runway 27, 2,000 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 2,739 total, 2,028 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 95 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PNS, 35 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19830820042899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830820042899A), Aug 20, 1983: Cessna A188B, Jay, FL, Substantial damage. Unable to climb after takeoff and bumped a terrace. Aborted flight to avoid trees. Full load and a hot humid day.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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