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August 10, 2011 · Weatherly 201C · N9054W

Bronson, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bronson, IA
Aircraft
Weatherly 201C
Tail Number
N9054W
Operator
Sioux Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA565

The pilot reported that the airplane’s airspeed decayed when he maneuvered to avoid some high tension power lines, while conducting an agricultural application pass. He leveled the wings and applied full engine power. The pilot turned further in an effort to avoid a populated area and toward a low point in the rising terrain. The airplane then entered a valley located between rolling hills, at which time the airplane started to sink. The airplane's right wing struck a tree and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane’s airspeed decayed when he maneuvered to avoid some high tension power lines while conducting an agricultural application pass. He leveled the wings and applied full engine power. The pilot turned further in an effort to avoid a populated area and toward a low point in the rising terrain. The pilot added that after exiting the agricultural field, the airplane entered a valley located between rolling hills, at which time the airplane started to sink. There was a tree that was going to be a conflict so the pilot attempted to dump the chemical load. The airplane's right wing struck the tree and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMartin Field (12nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWeatherly 201C
Tail NumberN9054W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSioux Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data