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May 21, 2004 · Air Tractor AT-602 · N5013C

Brookland, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brookland, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602
Tail Number
N5013C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04LA136

After applying chemical to a field, the 5,400-hour pilot attempted to maneuver the turbine powered airplane under power lines. During the maneuver, the airplane's vertical stabilizer impacted the power line. The pilot initiated a climb to 200 feet in an attempt to locate a safe landing area. Subsequently, the pilot managed to land the airplane in a rice field without further incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 2004, approximately 1030 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602 single-engine agricultural airplane, N5013C, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Brookland, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Quinn Aviation Inc., of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight departed the Quinn Aviation private airstrip approximately 0900. The 5,400-hour pilot reported that after applying chemicals to a field, he attempted to maneuver under power lines. During the maneuver, the airplane's vertical stabilizer impacted the power line. The vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage and the rudder was partially separated. The pilot initiated a climb to 200 feet in an attempt to locate a safe landing area. Subsequently, the pilot managed to land the turbine powered airplane in a rice field without further incident. The pilot confirmed that the vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the right wing had incurred structural damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-602
Tail NumberN5013C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-60AG · Turboprop · 1173
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt, gusting 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data