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August 25, 1992 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N4334S
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N4334S
Operator
Pro-Agri Spraying
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92DQG01
THE PILOT HAD BEEN OPERATING OUT OF A 2,100 FOOT DIRT STRIP FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITH THE PREVAILING WINDS OUT OF THE SOUTH. THE WIND SHIFTED DIRECTION AS THE PILOT WAS PREPARING TO DEPART AND A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED. THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO GAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE DEPARTURE END, AND IMPACT WAS MADE WITH A FENCE AND HIGH VEGETATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A DOWNWIND RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS THE TAILWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD BEEN OPERATING OUT OF A 2,100 FOOT DIRT STRIP FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITH THE PREVAILING WINDS OUT OF THE SOUTH. THE WIND SHIFTED DIRECTION AS THE PILOT WAS PREPARING TO DEPART AND A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED. THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO GAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE DEPARTURE END, AND IMPACT WAS MADE WITH A FENCE AND HIGH VEGETATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHARRIS (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN4334S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPro-Agri Spraying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 11 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC