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August 23, 1990 · Air Tractor AT401 · N10192
Altheimer, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Altheimer, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT401
Tail Number
N10192
Operator
Ag Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90DPG11
DURING LANDING THE LEFT WING CONTACTED TALL WEEDS ON THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL; THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY CONTACTED THE GROUND NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AND SLID ACROSS A DITCH. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY FACING OPPOSITE THE LANDING DIRECTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING.
Full Narrative
DURING LANDING THE LEFT WING CONTACTED TALL WEEDS ON THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL; THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY CONTACTED THE GROUND NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AND SLID ACROSS A DITCH. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY FACING OPPOSITE THE LANDING DIRECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 CDT
Nearest AirportAltheimer (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT401
Tail NumberN10192
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAg Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time04:50
Weather SourcePILO