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July 29, 2010 · Piper PA-36-285 · N57706
Petersburg, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Petersburg, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-285
Tail Number
N57706
Operator
Bertrand Spraying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA454
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural aerial application pass underneath electrical wires, the airplane’s right main landing gear collided with a signpost and was "torn off." The pilot then flew the airplane back to his base of operations. During the landing, without the right main landing gear, the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane spun around 180 degrees before coming to rest in the upright position. The pilot was not injured; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an agricultural aerial application run underneath electrical wires, the airplane’s right main landing gear collided with a signpost and was “torn off”. The pilot then flew the airplane back to his base of operations. During the landing, without the right main landing gear, the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane spun around 180-degrees before coming to rest in the upright position. The pilot was not injured; however, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-285
Tail NumberN57706
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBertrand Spraying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-720 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC