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October 13, 2006 · Air Tractor AT-802A · N8504T

Linden, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Linden, AL
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-802A
Tail Number
N8504T
Operator
Thrash Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA011

The pilot stated that he took off downwind with trees at the end of the strip. The airplane was heavily loaded and did not get airborne quick enough. Examination of the airplane by an FAA Inspector found that the airplane had struck trees at the end of the runway and impacted the ground, causing substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. There were no mechanical problems reported by the pilot or discovered during the post-accident examination of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's attempt to takeoff downwind resulting in the airplane not clearing trees at the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On October 13, 2006 at 1620 central daylight time, a Air Tractor AT-802A, N8504T registered to AG Pilots Inc, and Operated by Thrash Aviation Inc., as a Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight, collided with trees during takeoff from a private airstrip in Linden, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot reported no injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated he took off down wind with trees on the end of the strip. He was heavily loaded and did not get airborne quick enough. Examination of the airplane by an FAA Inspector found that the airplane had struck trees at the end of the runway and impacted the ground, causing substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. There were no mechanical problems reported by the pilot or discovered during the post-accident examination of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportStother Landing Strip (0nm)
Runway180
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width175 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-802A
Tail NumberN8504T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThrash Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-67AG · Turboprop · 500
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data