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July 7, 1995 · Air Tractor AT-502 · N91282
Elaine, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elaine, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502
Tail Number
N91282
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA284
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A GRASS STRIP THE AIRCRAFT COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND SETTLED TO THE GROUND COMING TO REST INVERTED. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCREFT DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT COULD HAVE ACCOUNTED FOR THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CLIMB.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB.
Full Narrative
On July 7, 1995, at 1600 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502, N91282, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following initial climb near Elaine, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. The aircraft was operated by Flying Service, Inc., and no flight plan was filed. In an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the aircraft could not maintain altitude and settled to the ground coming to rest inverted. Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the engine, propeller, empennage, and both wings. Further examination did not reveal any anomalies that could have accounted for the inability to maintain a climb.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502
Tail NumberN91282
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6-34 · Turboprop · 780
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO