Cessna 188 N3619J
25 September 1996 · Pataskala, Ohio, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 25 September 1996 at about 19:45 local time, a Cessna 188 registered N3619J, operated by Carl R. Fisher, was involved in an accident near Pataskala, Ohio, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Pataskala, Ohio, United States
- Coordinates
- 40.0001, -82.6698
- Aircraft
- Cessna 188
- Registration
- N3619J
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Carl R. Fisher
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- IAD96LA153
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
deterioration and fuel leakage from an engine fuel hose (with a service life that had been exceed, due to inadequate maintenance), which resulted in an engine compartment fire and subsequent damage to the airplane.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
While at 500 feet AGL, en route for an aerial application mission, the pilot noticed a slight loss of power and that fuel flow was below normal. He performed emergency procedures, which did not increase the fuel flow. The pilot started a turn, and about 10 seconds later, the engine completely lost power. The pilot discharged his load of seed to extend his glide, and observed that the engine cowling paint start to blister and smoke. The pilot completed a forced landing in an open field, where the airplane continued to burn. Examination of the wreckage revealed a leaking fuel hose in the engine compartment. The hose was stamped with a date denoting the first quarter of 1984 (1Q84). The airplane service manual stated that fluid carrying hoses in the engine compartment should be replaced during engine overhaul or every 5 years, whichever occurred first. The hose was installed 6 years and 7 months before the accident.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 188 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 1996 | Cessna 188 | Walnut Grove, Minnesota, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 1996 | Cessna 188 | Pelham, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 May 1996 | Cessna 188 | Roseau, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Oct 1996 | Cessna 188B | Ocilla, Georgia, United States | Ronald L. Harper | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1996 | Cessna 188A | Decatur, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jul 1996 | Cessna 188 | Independence, Iowa, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 1996 | Cessna 150 | Vincent, Ohio, United States | David & Susan Board | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1996 | Boeing Stearman E75N1 | Goshen, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jul 1996 | Cessna 152 | Blue Ash, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jul 1996 | Cessna 172M | Tremont City, Ohio, United States | MAD River Airport, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jul 1996 | Corben Baby Ace C-1 | Portsmouth, Ohio, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1996 | Cessna 150 | Waverly, Ohio, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |