Air Tractor AT502
Louise, MS — July 30, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA476 |
| Event ID | 20180808X32218 |
| Location | Louise, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.03305, -90.62278 |
| Airport | PVT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT502 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the 4th landing on a rural runway, the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and veered left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, however the airplane continued left into a field of about 5 foot tall crops, and ground looped to the left. The right wing impacted the ground and the right landing gear separated.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.