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May 11, 2011 · Thrush Aircraft S2R-T34 · N510CW

Pleasant Grove, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pleasant Grove, CA
Aircraft
Thrush Aircraft S2R-T34
Tail Number
N510CW
Operator
Farm Air Flying Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA222

The pilot stated that he had just completed spraying a field and was landing to the north with what he estimated to be a 12-mile-per-hour tailwind. As the airplane touched down on the main wheels with the tailwheel off the ground, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane back toward the runway, but it continued to veer left towards a berm. He added full power to attempt to abort the landing, but collided with a trailer near the departure end of the runway. The nearest weather reporting station, located about 8.5 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported wind from 180 degrees at 16 knots at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight. The pilot stated that the reloading and refueling equipment is located at the north end of the airstrip and that they always land to the north and take off to the south to save time.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he had just completed spraying a field and was landing to the north with what he estimated to be a 12 mile per hour tailwind. As the airplane touched down on the main wheels with the tailwheel off the ground, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane back toward the runway, but it continued to veer left towards a berm. He added full power to attempt to abort the landing, but collided with a trailer near the departure end of the runway. At the time of the accident, the nearest weather reporting station, located about 8.5 nm to the south of the accident site reported wind from 180 degrees at 16 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight. The pilot noted that the reloading and refueling equipment is located at the north end of the airstrip and they always land to the north and takeoff to the south to save time.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportWest Catlet Private Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftThrush Aircraft S2R-T34
Tail NumberN510CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFarm Air Flying Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SERIES · Turboprop · 500
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind166° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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