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March 15, 2012 · Air Tractor AT-301A · N7306C
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301A
Tail Number
N7306C
Operator
Nickel D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA264
During the departure roll from a dirt airstrip, the airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground, and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Takeoff distance-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the departure roll from a dirt strip, the agricultural spray airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Field (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301A
Tail NumberN7306C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNickel D
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time14:53