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August 15, 2003 · Air Tractor AT-502 · N9187Z
Hudson, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hudson, IL
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502
Tail Number
N9187Z
Operator
Jeffrey Dungan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA270
The Part 137 aerial application airplane sustained substantial damage during takeoff from a private grass airstrip when it contacted the soybean crop. The pilot reported the airplane was loaded with 405 gallons of chemical and both wings were 3/4 full of Jet A fuel. He reported that during takeoff roll the right wingtip and right spray boom "caught the soybeans at the end of the runway." The airplane veered to the right and skidded sideways. He reported extensive damage to the wings, engine, and propeller. He reported there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to abort the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
Full Narrative
On August 15, 2003, at 1850 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502, N9187Z, sustained substantial damage during takeoff from a private grass airstrip near Hudson, Illinois. The pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was departing on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported the airplane was loaded with 405 gallons of chemical and both wings were 3/4 full of Jet A fuel. He reported that during takeoff roll the right wingtip and right spray boom "caught the soybeans at the end of the runway." The airplane veered to the right and skidded sideways. He reported extensive damage to the wings, engine, and propeller. He reported there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502
Tail NumberN9187Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeffrey Dungan
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-15AG · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC