AIR TRACTOR AT503
Telephone, TX, April 13, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Telephone, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.84056, -96.01889 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA287 |
| Event ID | 20110415X15706 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR |
| Model | AT503 |
| Registration # | N503AD |
| Operator | McCRAW MATERIALS LLC |
| Owner | DIVLEND EQUIPMENT LEASING LLC |
| 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 adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the left wing stalled, the nose dropped, and the airplane descended out of control. The airplane then impacted trees and terrain, and came to rest upright about 450 feet from the initial impact location. There was substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, tail surfaces and all control surfaces. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies 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.