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June 30, 2007 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N5230S
Walkerville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Walkerville, IL
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N5230S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI07CA188
The agricultural airplane received substatial damage after it contacted the corn crop that it was spraying and then impacted terrain. The pilot stated that while maneuvering around tower guide wires, the airplane entered the corn crop and eventually settled into the crop, landing upright.
NTSB Probable Cause
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application flight. The corn was a contributing factor.
Full Narrative
The agricultural airplane received substantial damage after it contacted the corn crop that it was spraying and then impacted terrain. The pilot stated that while maneuvering around tower guide wires, the airplane entered the corn crop and eventually settled into the crop, landing upright.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN5230S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340 · Turboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC