AIR TRACTOR AT-402B
Virden, IL — June 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA343 |
| Event ID | 20100625X11319 |
| Location | Virden, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.51556, -89.87028 |
| Airport | Bob Davis Flying Service Airpo |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR |
| Model | AT-402B |
| 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 decision to take off from a wet grass runway at an airplane weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the aerial application flight attempted a takeoff on runway 27 (2640 feet by 100 feet, turf) during which the airplane hit a bump 2/3 down the runway, became airborne, and then descended into a corn field. The airplane impacted the cornfield upright and sideways resulting in a deformed fuselage and substantial damage. The pilot stated in his recommendation not to takeoff at a heavy weight on a wet runway. The density altitude at the time of the accdient was approximately 2,854 feet mean sea level.
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.