Air Tractor AT-401
Lake View, IA — July 26, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA220 |
| Event ID | 20080827X01336 |
| Location | Lake View, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.59667, -95.24000 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT-401 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
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.