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August 22, 2009 · Air Tractor AT-502 · N4516K
East Grand Forks, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
East Grand Forks, MN
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502
Tail Number
N4516K
Operator
Agrimax
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA540
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the right wing contacted the crops during a turn. He was unable to recover and subsequently impacted the terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged. He noted that he had lost track of the airplane's altitude as he was referencing some charts in an attempt to locate the correct field to be sprayed. He added that there were no failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the right wing contacted the crops during a turn. He was unable to recover and subsequently impacted the terrain. He noted that he had lost track of the airplane's altitude as he was referencing some charts in an attempt to locate the correct field to be sprayed. He added that there were no failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:07 CDT
Nearest AirportJJANDT (9nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502
Tail NumberN4516K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgrimax
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1050
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time14:12
Weather SourceWFAC