AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401B
Cimarron, KS — August 13, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA427 |
| Event ID | 20140813X11339 |
| Location | Cimarron, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.94000, -100.31000 |
| Airport | Dodge City Regional |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT 401B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna guy wire during an aerial application pass.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was setting up to spray a corn field bordered by radio antennas. He had sprayed the field previously and planned to use the same pattern this time. However, on his initial pass, he focused on the inner guy wire anchor point, which caused him to inadvertently fly between the inner and outer guy wires. When he started to pull-up, the airplane struck the outer wire, separating 7 feet of the left wing from the airplane. The pilot was able to maintain control and ultimately returned to the departure airport. However, the airplane rolled to the left when he reduced power on landing and he lost control at that time. The pilot stated that there were no problems with the airplane prior to the accident; the engine and flight controls were performing normally before the impact with the guy wire.
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.