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August 3, 2011 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N8764S

Minot, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Minot, ND
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N8764S
Operator
Pioneer Agviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA570

The pilot reported that he was returning from an aerial application training flight when the accident occurred. The airplane initially tracked the runway centerline during the landing rollout. The pilot noted that the landing gear seemed to shake, and he pulled back on the control stick and applied both brakes in response. At that point, the airplane veered to the left and subsequently ground looped. The airplane departed the runway pavement and the left main landing gear partially collapsed, allowing the left wing to contact the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. A postaccident examination of the tail wheel assembly revealed no anomalies. The pilot reported that an approximate 80-degree right crosswind at 19 knots, gusting to 22 knots, existed during the accident landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was returning from an aerial application training flight when the accident occurred. The airplane initially tracked the runway centerline during the landing rollout. The pilot noted that the landing gear seemed to shake, and he pulled back on the control stick and applied both brakes in response. At that point, the airplane veered to the left and subsequently ground looped. The airplane departed the runway pavement and the left main landing gear partially collapsed, allowing the left wing to contact the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. A postaccident examination of the tail wheel assembly revealed no anomalies. The pilot reported that an approximate 80-degree right crosswind at 19 knots, gusting to 22 knots, existed during the accident landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMinot International (1nm)
Runway13
Runway Length7700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN8764S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPioneer Agviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 19 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data