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June 27, 2003 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N4406S

Glendo, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendo, WY
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N4406S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA112

The pilot said he was performing aerial application at low altitude. The pilot reported that the airplane failed to respond as expected during his pull-up and turn. The pilot said he chose to perform an emergency landing to avoid rising terrain. The airplane struck trees and the terrain causing substantial damage to the right wing, undercarriage, and fuselage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Approximately 200 gallons of chemical was recovered from the airplane's hopper. Density altitude at the time of the accident was 6,506 feet mean sea level.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the high density altitude, and the trees.

Full Narrative

On June 27, 2003, approximately 1015 mountain daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-301, N4406S, operated by Frontier Aviation Inc., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while conducting aerial application approximately 10 miles east of Glendo, Wyoming. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the local agricultural flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 137. The commercial pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated at 0930. In his written statement, the pilot said he was performing aerial application at low altitude. The pilot reported that the airplane failed to respond as expected during his pull-up and turn. The pilot said he chose to perform an emergency landing to avoid rising terrain. The airplane struck trees and the terrain. The landing gear failed and the airplane skidded sideways to a stop. An examination of the airplane showed substantial damage to the right wing, undercarriage, and fuselage. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the engine, engine controls, and other airplane systems revealed no anomalies. Approximately 200 gallons of chemical was recovered from the airplane's hopper. Density altitude at the time of the accident was 6,506 feet mean sea level.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN4406S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data