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April 17, 2011 · Air Tractor AT-802A · N42015
Horseshoe Lake, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Horseshoe Lake, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-802A
Tail Number
N42015
Operator
Frost Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA294
While spraying a field, the pilot reversed direction for another pass. During the pass, the pilot misjudged his altitude and impacted a tower with the airplane's propeller and inboard section of the right wing. During the impact sequence the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator separated. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot performed a forced landing to a cornfield. The airplane came to rest in an upright position in an irrigation canal. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower due to his inadequate visual lookout.
Full Narrative
While spraying a field, the agricultural pilot reversed course for another pass. During the pass, the pilot misjudged his altitude and impacted a tower with the airplane's propeller and inboard section of the right wing. As the tower fell, it separated the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot performed a forced landing to a cornfield. The airplane came to rest in an upright position in an irrigation canal. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-802A
Tail NumberN42015
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrost Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-65AG · Turboprop · 1300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO