# NTSB MKC86LA152: Cessna 188, N4483Q, Jonesboro, AR, July 21, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 21, 1986, 09:00 local (14:00 UTC)
- Place: Jonesboro, AR
- Coordinates: 35.820571, -90.68074 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.8206&lon=-90.6807&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34215
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC86LA152
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34215/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA152

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering - aerial application
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel supply - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - open field (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS ENGAGED IN SPRAYING A RICE FIELD WHEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. THE ACFT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. DUE TO THE LACK OF FUEL WHICH HE OBSERVED AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE ACFT OWNER STATED HE BELIEVED THE PLT RAN OUT OF FUEL. A POST ACCIDENT ENGINE RUN WAS SUCCESSFUL AND NO MECHANICAL DESCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4483Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4483Q-2014-12-17), registration cancelled 2014-12-17, S/N 18800883, built 1972 (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: 18800883
- Airframe hours: 4585
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Scott Hagednmacher
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, February 4, 1986
- Departed: LAKE CITY, AR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; toxicology performed; flight hours: 2,463 total, 240 in this make and model, 2,335 as pilot in command, 241 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 50° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: JBR, 5 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 19860721034209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860721034209A), Jul 21, 1986: Cessna A188B, Jonesboro, AR, Substantial damage. During spray swath, engine quit due to fuel exhaustion while aircraft was turning. Landed in a field.

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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