AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502
East Grand Forks, MN — August 22, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 22, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA540 |
| Event ID | 20090825X21002 |
| Location | East Grand Forks, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.93195, -97.02139 |
| Airport | JJ and T |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-502 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 with the crops while maneuvering at low altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the right wing contacted the crops during a turn. He was unable to recover and subsequently impacted the terrain. He noted that he had lost track of the airplane's altitude as he was referencing some charts in an attempt to locate the correct field to be sprayed. He added that there were no failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.