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December 6, 2000 · Air Tractor AT-602 · N9046D
Clarksville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clarksville, FL
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602
Tail Number
N9046D
Operator
Thrash Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA01LA036
The pilot stated he attempted a takeoff in a slightly overweight condition. The airplane hit a soft spot (sand) in the runway and the airspeed decreased. He aborted the takeoff; the airplane went off the end of the runway and collided with trees.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff after hitting a soft spot (sand) in the runway resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to attempt the flight in an over weight condition.
Full Narrative
On December 6, 2000, at about 0630 eastern standard time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N9046D, registered to AG Pilots Inc., operated by Thrash Aviation as a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight crashed on takeoff from a private strip in the vicinity of Clarksville, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated the aircraft was slightly over weight and attempted a takeoff from a 1,500-foot strip. During the takeoff roll the airplane hit some soft dirt/sand and slowed down. He aborted the takeoff, went off the end of the runway and collided with trees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-602
Tail NumberN9046D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThrash Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · -60 · Turboprop · 1050
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC