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July 26, 2008 · Air Tractor AT-401 · N9193F
Lake View, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lake View, IA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-401
Tail Number
N9193F
Operator
Michael J Bartholomew
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA220
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-401
Tail NumberN9193F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael J Bartholomew
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC