AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401
Waco, TX, October 1, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 1, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Waco, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.54972, -97.12917 |
| Airport | PRIVATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA002 |
| Event ID | 20131002X25813 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT 401 |
| Registration # | N1013R |
| Operator | CORPORA AERIAL SERVICE INC |
| Owner | CORPORA AERIAL SERVICE INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass strip, he lost control of the airplane when it encountered a gust of wind causing the airplane to roll to the right. The right wing contacted the high vegetation along the airstrip and the airplane subsequently nosed over. Both wings and the rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.