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July 8, 1992 · Air Tractor AT-502 · N7315L
Mamou, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mamou, LA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502
Tail Number
N7315L
Operator
Miller S Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92DRD04
THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRSTRIP PRIOR TO STARTING HIS APPROACH. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED A TELEPHONE POLE ON THE APPROACH END OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED OUT OF CONTROL AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN ADJACENT THE AIRSTRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRSTRIP PRIOR TO STARTING HIS APPROACH. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED A TELEPHONE POLE ON THE APPROACH END OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED OUT OF CONTROL AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN ADJACENT THE AIRSTRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:35 CDT
Nearest AirportMAMOU (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502
Tail NumberN7315L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMiller S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-15AG · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO