AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301
DeWitt, IL — August 10, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA514 |
| Event ID | 20090810X60727 |
| Location | DeWitt, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.63334, -88.80000 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-301 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the aerial application maneuver.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made his first aerial application run without any problems. He said that during his second run he lost lift during a turn. He went to full power and tried to clear some trees. The left wing caught the top of a tree and the airplane sustained substantial damage on subsequent impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
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.