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June 20, 1992 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N3649D
Rocky Ford, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Rocky Ford, CO
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N3649D
Operator
C & L Flying Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN92LA062
WHILE FLYING BETWEEN FIELDS ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A SHALLOW DIVE WITH POWER ON THE ENGINE. WEATHER AT THE TIME WAS 800 FEET OVERCAST SKIES AND GROUND FOG.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE: LOW OVERCAST SKIES AND GROUND FOG.
Full Narrative
WHILE FLYING BETWEEN FIELDS ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A SHALLOW DIVE WITH POWER ON THE ENGINE. WEATHER AT THE TIME WAS 800 FEET OVERCAST SKIES AND GROUND FOG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:25 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN3649D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorC & L Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT