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June 19, 2010 · Air Tractor AT-402B · N5120E
Virden, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Virden, IL
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-402B
Tail Number
N5120E
Operator
C & L Holzwarth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA343
The pilot of the aerial application flight was attempting a takeoff when the airplane hit a bump 2/3 of the way down the runway, became airborne, and then descended into a corn field. The airplane impacted the cornfield upright and sideways, resulting in a deformed fuselage and substantial damage. The pilot stated that he could have prevented the accident by not taking off at a heavy weight on a wet runway. The density altitude at the time of the accident was approximately 2,854 feet mean sea level.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to take off from a wet grass runway at an airplane weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the aerial application flight attempted a takeoff on runway 27 (2640 feet by 100 feet, turf) during which the airplane hit a bump 2/3 down the runway, became airborne, and then descended into a corn field. The airplane impacted the cornfield upright and sideways resulting in a deformed fuselage and substantial damage. The pilot stated in his recommendation not to takeoff at a heavy weight on a wet runway. The density altitude at the time of the accdient was approximately 2,854 feet mean sea level.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest AirportBob Davis Flying Service Airpo (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-402B
Tail NumberN5120E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC & L Holzwarth
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC