Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, he planned an aerial application flight and filled the airplane with fuel and grass seed. As he started a crosswind takeoff, he applied full rudder and aileron. As the airplane gained speed, it encountered turbulence from nearby buildings, and veered left. The pilot was unable to straighten the airplane on the runway and exited the runway surface. Prior to coming to a stop, the airplane collided with a runway approach light and the left wing impacted the ground. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing’s spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA631 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 16, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ord, Nebraska
- Nearest airport
- Evelyn Sharp Field (ODX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A188
- N-number
- N9742V
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.