AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301
D'Hanis, TX — May 20, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA262 |
| Event ID | 20100521X40711 |
| Location | D'Hanis, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.37472, -99.34194 |
| Airport | Glasscock Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly set the airplane's flaps prior to takeoff.
Full Narrative
While departing from his home field for an aerial application flight, the airplane was not able to get airborne and collided with several fences at the end of the runway. The pilot realized he had left the flaps in the up position. Both wings sustained substantial rearward crushing. The pilot and operator reported no deficiencies 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.