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April 2, 2010 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N3653T
Malden, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Malden, MO
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N3653T
Operator
Aerial Farm Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA185
The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a downdraft after completing an aerial application pass. While climbing away from the field, the airplane’s right wing impacted a tree and the pilot performed an off-field landing instead of returning to the departure airport. The main landing gear collapsed during the landing in a rough field. A postimpact fire ensued on the right wing after the airplane came to rest. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a downdraft after completing an aerial application pass. While climbing away from the field, the airplane’s right wing impacted a tree and the pilot performed an off-field landing instead of returning to the departure airport. The main landing gear collapsed during the landing in a rough field. A post-impact fire ensued on the right wing after the airplane came to rest. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN3653T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerial Farm Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC