# NTSB MKC84FA254: Cessna A188B, N9387G, Algona, IA, August 17, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: August 17, 1984, 07:00 local (12:00 UTC)
- Place: Algona, IA
- Coordinates: 43.069072, -94.230728 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.0691&lon=-94.2307&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): 33548
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84FA254
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33548/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA254

## 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
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - rain (contributing factor)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - aerial application
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

N9387G WAS FLYING AT AN ALTITUDE OF APRX 75 FEET AGL WHEN IT STRUCK POWER LINES WHILE MANEUVERING TO SPRAY A CORN FIELD. THE REPORTED WEATHER NEAR THE ACCIDENT SITE WAS: VISIBILITY 7 MILES, TEMPERATURE 73 DEGREES, LIGHT PRECIPITATION IN THE WAY OF RAIN WAS PRESENT AND FOG RESTRICTED VISIBILITY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N9387G (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA A188B
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18801469T
- Airframe hours: 2428
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-D(23) 280 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Douglas C. Beebout
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, April 9, 1984
- Departed: AXA, ALGONA, IA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; toxicology performed; flight hours: 7,414 total, 530 in this make and model, 7,400 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 72 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MCW, 40 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 19840817041239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840817041239A), Aug 17, 1984: Cessna A188B, Algona, IA, Destroyed. Struck wires and crashed nose down during a pull up from a spray run. Rain on windscreen and fog are factors.

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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