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April 13, 2011 · Air Tractor AT503 A · N503AD
Telephone, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Telephone, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT503 A
Tail Number
N503AD
Operator
Mccraw Materials
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA287
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the left wing stalled, the nose dropped, and the airplane descended to the ground. The airplane impacted trees and terrain, and came to rest upright about 450 feet from the initial impact location. There was substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, tail surfaces and all control surfaces. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the left wing stalled, the nose dropped, and the airplane descended out of control. The airplane then impacted trees and terrain, and came to rest upright about 450 feet from the initial impact location. There was substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, tail surfaces and all control surfaces. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT503 A
Tail NumberN503AD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMccraw Materials
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A · Turboprop · 750
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time18:12
Weather SourceWFAC