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October 13, 2004 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N8886S

Coahoma, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Coahoma, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N8886S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA003

While spraying cotton for boll weevil eradication, the airplane developed a vibration. Thinking that the spray pump was about to sling a blade, the 3,600-hour commercial pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a gravel road. After touch down the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and departed the right side of the road. The right wheel then contacted a dirt embankment and the airplane turned sharply to the right, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane came to rest, upright, in a ditch. The winds were reported from 140 degrees at 6 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.

Full Narrative

On October 13, 2004, approximately 1650 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-301 single engine, tailwheel-equipped, agricultural airplane, N8886S, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing near Coahoma, Texas. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by ANF Air Service Incorporated of Garwood, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight. The local flight originated from Big Spring Airport (BPG) near Big Spring, Texas, approximately one hour earlier. According to the 3,600-hour pilot, while spraying cotton for boll weevil eradication, the airplane developed a vibration. Thinking that the spray pump was about to sling a blade, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a gravel road. The pilot reported that after touch down, he was unable to maintain directional control and departed the right side of the road. The right wheel then contacted a dirt embankment and the airplane turned sharply to the right, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane came to rest, upright, in a ditch. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evaluated the damage to the airplane. He reported that the fuselage was buckled and that both wings were twisted. At 1653 central daylight time, the weather observation facility at Midland International Airport (MAF) near Midland, Texas, which is located approximately 50 miles west of the accident site, reported the wind from 140 degrees at 6 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear of clouds, temperature 72 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 53 degrees Fahrenheit, and a barometric pressure setting of 29.92 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN8886S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

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