AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301A
Cheyenne Wells, CO — March 15, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 15, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA264 |
| Event ID | 20120501X70035 |
| Location | Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.73306, -102.11806 |
| Airport | Private Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-301A |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
Full Narrative
During the departure roll from a dirt strip, the agricultural spray airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.
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.