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July 8, 1998 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N2325G

Plainview, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plainview, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N2325G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA304

The airplane's right wing contacted a wire during an aerial application flight near Mart, Texas. The pilot stated that he was making the final pass in a field he was spraying. He was flying the airplane adjacent to a 'center pivot sprinkler' and adjusted the flight path of the airplane to remain clear of the sprinkler. The airplane cleared the sprinkler and was departing the field at the western edge when the pilot noticed wires. The right wing tip of the airplane contacted the lower wire and continued flying. The pilot flew the airplane to the Horan Airport, Plainview, Texas, where it landed without further incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the aerial application flight. A factor was the transmission wire.

Full Narrative

On July 8, 1998, at 0900 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-301 agricultural airplane, N2325G, was substantially damaged when it impacted a wire while maneuvering near Plainview, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by Hardage Aerial Spraying Service of Hale Center, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. The flight originated from the Laney Farm Airport, near Hale Center, Texas, at 0800. The 3,700 hour pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB FORM 6120.1/2) that he was making a final pass through the center of a field he was spraying. He was flying the airplane adjacent to a "center pivot sprinkler" and adjusted the flight path of the airplane to remain clear of the sprinkler. The airplane cleared the sprinkler and was departing the western edge of the field when the pilot noticed wires and poles. The right wing tip contacted the lower wire extending from the support poles. The airplane continued flying and the pilot elected to fly the airplane to the Horan Airport, Plainview, Texas, where the airplane landed without further incident. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed that approximately 22 inches of the outboard right wing separated from the airplane at the "factory spar splice." A section of right wing spar was bent. No damage was incurred by the transmission lines or poles.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHoran Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2560 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN2325G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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