Air Tractor AT502
Onida, SD — August 16, 2019
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA502 |
| Event ID | 20190819X15302 |
| Location | Onida, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.70778, -100.06167 |
| 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 failure to maintain clearance from power wires during agricultural application operations.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight, he flew the airplane underneath powerline wires, but the airplane struck one of the wires. The airplane descended into a cornfield where it came to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
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.