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May 7, 2012 · Air Tractor AT-502B · N5016P
El Campo, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
El Campo, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502B
Tail Number
N5016P
Operator
Independent Dusting Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA301
While departing from a private airstrip for an aerial application flight, the pilot rotated the airplane for takeoff early to avoid ground equipment that was located off the end of the runway. However, the pilot stated that he “bled off too much energy too early,” and the airplane settled back onto the runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff, but the airplane was traveling too fast to stop on the runway. The pilot tried to maneuver the airplane to avoid the obstacles, but the airplane collided with the obstacles and terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to rotate early, the airplane’s subsequent inability to climb, and the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
Full Narrative
While departing a private airstrip, the pilot rotated the airplane for takeoff early in order to avoid ground equipment near the end of the runway. As a result, the airplane did not climb and settled back to the runway. The airplane would not become airborne so the pilot aborted the takeoff. However, the airplane was traveling too fast to stop on the runway. The pilot maneuvered the airplane to avoid the parked vehicles, but collided with obstacles and terrain resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502B
Tail NumberN5016P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndependent Dusting Service
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 38 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC