Cessna 188 N685JM

Summary

On 8 October 2018 at about 22:38 local time, a Cessna 188 registered N685JM, operated by Ballard Aviation, was involved in an accident near Rolla, Missouri, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

8 October 2018 at 22:38

Classification

Accident

Location

Rolla, Missouri, United States

Nearest airport

Rolla Downtown (K07)

Coordinates

37.9356, -91.8136

Aircraft

Cessna 188

Registration

N685JM

Category

Airplane

Year built

1974

Engines

1

Operator

Ballard Aviation

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Positioning

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Rolla → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

GAA19CA008

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind. 

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and impacted trees.  The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical certificate, and the airplane was not airworthy.  The pilot stated that, during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed from runway 27. 

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.