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September 5, 1995 · Rockwell S-2R · N4998X

Loop, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Loop, TX
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N4998X
Operator
Loop Spraying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA379

THE PILOT WAS MONITORING THE ON BOARD SAT-LOC (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) WHILE FLYING WESTBOUND TOWARDS THE SETTING SUN. THE PILOT BANKED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID A SMALL SIGN IN THE FIELD HE WAS SPRAYING WHEN THE LEFT WING IMPACTED A 115,000 VOLT POWER LINE. CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST IN A COTTON FIELD.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE POWER LINE. A FACTOR WAS THE SUN GLARE LIGHT CONDITIONS.

Full Narrative

On September 4, 1995, at 1915 central daylight time, a Rockwell International S-2R, N4998X, was substantially damaged upon impact with a power line while maneuvering near Loop, Texas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The aircraft was being operated on an aerial application flight by Loop Spraying Service Inc., under Title 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The flight originated at Seagraves, Texas, at approximately 1800 CDT. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident for which no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he had been spraying since early in the morning, and was near the end of his task for the day. The pilot further stated that he was monitoring the on-board SAT-LOC while flying westbound towards the setting sun, when he got a glance of a small warning sign in the field. The pilot added that he banked the airplane to the right to provide additional clearance, when the left wing impacted the 115,000 volt power distribution line. Control was lost and the airplane came to rest in a cotton field in the inverted position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN4998X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLoop Spraying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1 · Turboprop · 675
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter31.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data