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May 16, 2001 · Air Tractor G-164A · N970X
Casselton, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Casselton, ND
Aircraft
Air Tractor G-164A
Tail Number
N970X
Operator
Dale R Faust
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA134
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced on landing. He reported that the airplane veered left on the second touchdown. The pilot reported that he was unable to regain directional control prior to the airplane traveling off the left side of the runway. The airplane then ground looped and the right main gear collapsed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. A factor was the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Full Narrative
On May 16, 2001, at 1315 central daylight time, an Air Tractor G-164A, N970X, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing on runway 31 (3,900 feet by 75 feet) at the Casselton Municipal Airport, Casselton, North Dakota. The commercial pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Mapleton, North Dakota, at 1300 central daylight time. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced on landing. He reported that the airplane veered left on the second touchdown. The pilot reported that he was unable to regain directional control prior to the airplane traveling off the left side of the runway. The airplane then ground looped and the right main gear collapsed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest AirportCasselton Regional (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor G-164A
Tail NumberN970X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDale R Faust
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.68 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC