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August 10, 2009 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N5018S
Dewitt, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dewitt, IL
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N5018S
Operator
Mikes Air Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA514
The pilot reported that he made his first aerial application run without any problems. He said that during his second run he lost lift during a turn. He went to full power and tried to clear some trees. The left wing caught the top of a tree and the airplane sustained substantial damage on subsequent impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the aerial application maneuver.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made his first aerial application run without any problems. He said that during his second run he lost lift during a turn. He went to full power and tried to clear some trees. The left wing caught the top of a tree and the airplane sustained substantial damage on subsequent impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN5018S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMikes Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC