Air Tractor AT802
Napoleon, ND — September 21, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA563 |
| Event ID | 20180921X73852 |
| Location | Napoleon, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.51833, -99.76527 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT802 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, the right wing struck a power line pole and the airplane impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage.
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.