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October 20, 2012 · Air Tractor AT-502B · N502PB
Newton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newton, GA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502B
Tail Number
N502PB
Operator
Double R Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA033
The pilot stated that he was performing an agricultural application over a cotton field bordered by a set of power lines. After making a pass over the field, the pilot ascended to fly over the power lines. While turning back toward the field, he “misjudged” the location of a static cable. The airplane’s main landing gear contacted the cable, and the airplane entered a rapid descent. The pilot initiated a forced landing in the cotton field, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing an agricultural application over a cotton field bordered by a set of power lines. After making a pass over the field, the pilot ascended to fly over the power lines. While turning back towards the field, he “misjudged” the location of a static cable. The airplane’s main landing gear contacted the cable, and the airplane entered a rapid decent. The pilot initiated a forced landing in the cotton field, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot report no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502B
Tail NumberN502PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDouble R Flight Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC