# NTSB MKC88LA178: Cessna 172, N2866Q, Cameron, MO, September 25, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 25, 1988, 17:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Cameron, MO
- Coordinates: 39.740493, -94.230972 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.7405&lon=-94.2310&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 11, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34644
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC88LA178
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34644/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA178

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - lift-off - premature, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT SAID HE WAS PRACTICING SHORT FIELD TAKEOFFS FROM HIS PASTURE, WHEN HE STALLED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT FELL UNCONTROLLED TO THE TERRAIN CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WINGS, FUSELAGE AND NOSE GEAR.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2866Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2866Q), registered now, S/N 17259866, built 1971 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l) (registry code 2072432) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17259866
- Airframe hours: 448
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Clevenger, Robert A.
- Registered owner: Clevenger, Robert A
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 5, 1988, 26 hours before
- Departed: NONE, CAMERON, MO
- Airport: Farm Pasture

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 53; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 83 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F

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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