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May 8, 2009 · Air Tractor AT502 A · N248LF

Lisse, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lisse, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502 A
Tail Number
N248LF
Operator
Lissie Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA295

The pilot was flying downwind approximately 50 feet above ground level, on an agricultural application pass, when the engine quit. The pilot landed straight ahead and hit two levees and a canal bank before coming to rest upside down. There was substantial damage to both wings, the empennage, and the tail surfaces, but only minor injuries to the pilot, who was the only occupant. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident scene said that his visual check of the fuel in the airplane and in the operator’s supply facilities showed fuel that was clean and uncontaminated. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. Weather reported at the time of the accident was 10 miles visibility, with few clouds at 3,700 feet, southerly winds at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots with a temperature of 90 degrees and dew point of 72 degrees.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

The 30,000 hour commercial rated pilot was flying downwind at approximately 50 feet on an agricultural application pass at the end of the field when the engine quit. The pilot landed straight ahead and hit two levees and a canal bank before coming to rest upside down. There was substantial damage to both wings, the empennage, and the tail surfaces, but only minor injuries to the pilot, who was the only occupant. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident scene said his visual check of the fuel in the airplane and in the operator’s supply facilities showed fuel that was clean and uncontaminated. The loss of engine power was undetermined. Weather reported at the time of the accident was 10 miles visibility, with few clouds at 3,700 feet, southerly winds at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots with a temperature of 90 degrees and dew point of 72 degrees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportEagle Lake Airport (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT502 A
Tail NumberN248LF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLissie Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A-45A · Turboprop · 1100
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data