# NTSB MKC83FA153: Cessna 188B, N731AC, Shelton, NE, July 12, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: July 12, 1983, 10:06 local (15:06 UTC)
- Place: Shelton, NE
- Coordinates: 40.770343, -98.729873 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.7703&lon=-98.7299&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33338
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC83FA153
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33338/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA153

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PLT HAD DUSTED 1 FIELD & HAD STARTED DUSTING ANOTHER THAT WAS LOCATED ON ROLLING TERRAIN. AFTER MAKING 3 SWATH RUNS OVER THE 2ND FIELD, HE WAS MANEUVERING FOR A 4TH RUN WHEN THE ACFT'S RIGHT WING IMPACTED WITH A POWER LINE CABLE. THE WING'S LEADING EDGE & TIP WERE TORN OFF & THE ACFT CRASHED & BURNED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N731AC](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N731AC-1985-07-02), registration cancelled 1985-07-02, S/N 18802736T (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 188B
- Registry model: [Cessna A188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188b) (registry code 2073005) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18802736T
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Roth Aerial Spraying
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, June 7, 1983
- Departed: WOOD RIVER, NE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 20; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; toxicology performed; flight hours: 600 total, 2 in this make and model, 546 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 130° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 30,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 54 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GRI, 22 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 19830712031509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830712031509A), Jul 12, 1983: Cessna 188B, Shelton, NE, Destroyed. Aircrafts right wing collided with high tension line during procedure turn around causing crash.

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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