N4990Q is a 1976 Cessna A188B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 series rated at 285 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Aug 1976. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2016. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Thomas, OK · deregistered in 1976.
2016
1976
The pilot attempted to takeoff from a private grass strip and struck standing corn at the departure end the runway causing the airplane to flip over and land inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot received only minor injuries. The airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of fungicide and between 1/2 to 3/4 fuel and no mechanical abnormalities were noted prior to the accident. Weight and balance calculations indicated that the airplane was within maximum gross weight and center of gravity limits for the conditions at takeoff. The pilot stated that he had a slight headwind but after a normal liftoff from the runway, he felt like he encountered either a wind shift or downdraft.
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