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August 4, 2001 · Weatherly 620B · N90191

Winnemucca, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winnemucca, NV
Aircraft
Weatherly 620B
Tail Number
N90191
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA268

The agricultural airplane impacted wires with its landing gear while the commercial pilot was maneuvering the airplane to spray a field. The pilot indicated he should hold more altitude above power lines to prevent a similar accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires while he was maneuvering for an aerial application run.

Full Narrative

On August 4, 2001, about 0545 Pacific daylight time, a Weatherly 620B single engine agricultural airplane, N90191, collided with power lines while spraying alfalfa fields near Winnemucca, Nevada. The airplane was registered to and operated by Morris Ag Air & Sons, Somerton, Arizona, under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 agricultural operations. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Dawn visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed. The local flight originated about 0530, from a private airstrip near Winnemucca. According to the pilot's written statement, he was entering the field to be treated toward the south when the main landing gear impacted three top wires paralleling a road that bordered the field. The chemical load then splashed over the cockpit and "made it impossible to see." The airplane impacted the ground, the landing gear separated, and the airplane skidded to an upright stop after 150 yards. Under the section of the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) titled "Recommendation (How Could This Accident Have Been Prevented), the pilot wrote, "hold more altitude above the power lines."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:45 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWeatherly 620B
Tail NumberN90191
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · 1-1S1 · Turboprop · 500
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data