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July 2, 2013 · Air Tractor AT-402B · N2072D

Ipswich, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ipswich, SD
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-402B
Tail Number
N2072D
Operator
Tri County Ag Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA391

At the beginning of an aerial application run, the pilot rotated the airplane near the end of the runway; the airplane lifted up from the ground, yawed, and then shuddered. The airplane descended, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane slid to a stop. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with an aerodynamic stall during takeoff because the pilot failed to obtain adequate speed to climb the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 2013, about 1530 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-402B, N2072D, impacted terrain after takeoff from a private strip near Ipswich, South Dakota. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by Tri County Ag Service Inc., under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a telephone interview with the pilot, he reported that the airplane was loaded with 380 gallons of applicant and 170 gallons of fuel prior to departure. He rotated the airplane near the end of the runway and the airplane lifted off. The airplane then twisted or yawed and he felt the airplane shudder before the left wing dropped and the airplane descended. The left wing contacted the ground and the airplane slid to a stop. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportTCFIELD (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width28 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-402B
Tail NumberN2072D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTri County Ag Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data