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August 17, 2012 · Air Tractor AT-402B · N5127T
Gum Neck, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gum Neck, NC
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-402B
Tail Number
N5127T
Operator
Tim Whitfield Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA517
The pilot reported that he was taking off from an 80-foot-wide, rough grass airstrip to conduct an aerial application flight. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to bounce and drift to the right. The airplane’s right wing contacted the adjacent corn crop, and the airplane veered further right into the corn field, where it nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot stated that he did not experience any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was conducting an aerial application flight and taking off from an 80-foot-wide, rough grass private airstrip. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to bounce and drift to the right. The airplane’s right wing contacted corn and it subsequently veered further to the right and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot stated that he did not experience any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-402B
Tail NumberN5127T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTim Whitfield Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-15AC · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC