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May 20, 2010 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N3159D
D'Hanis, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
D'Hanis, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N3159D
Operator
Rustys Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA262
While departing from his home field for an aerial application flight, the airplane was not able to get airborne and collided with several fences at the end of the runway. The pilot realized that he had left the flaps in the up position. Both wings sustained substantial rearward crushing. The pilot and operator reported no deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Flight control system-(general)-Not used/operated
Full Narrative
While departing from his home field for an aerial application flight, the airplane was not able to get airborne and collided with several fences at the end of the runway. The pilot realized he had left the flaps in the up position. Both wings sustained substantial rearward crushing. The pilot and operator reported no deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 CDT
Nearest AirportGlasscock Field (1nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN3159D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRustys Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1-151A · Turboprop · 670
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3100 ft
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time22:51