AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B
Monte Vista, CO — July 22, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA194 |
| Event ID | 20150723X91538 |
| Location | Monte Vista, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.52861, -106.04583 |
| Airport | MONTE VISTA MUNICIPAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT 402B |
| 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 landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane became airborne after encountering a wind gust. He reported that the airplane bounced as it settled back to the runway, veered to the right, and departed the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted several vehicles. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.