AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802
Benson, MN — July 14, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA311 |
| Event ID | 20230718192646 |
| Location | Benson, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.10089, -95.54238 |
| Airport | Benson Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-802 |
| 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 adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline. Contributing to the accident was the degraded visibility due to the smoke in the area.
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.