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October 21, 2013 · Air Tractor AT 502 Undesignat · N1022N
Charleston, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, MS
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 502 Undesignat (1989)
Tail Number
N1022N
Operator
Srb Aerial Applicators
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA030
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll the tail wheel lifted off the runway and settled back down. When the tail wheel contacted the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane, veered off the runway, and collided with a fence. During the sequence of the accident both wings and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he did not have any issues with the flight controls but did "lose directional control of the airplane." The pilot also stated that he may have lost engine power, but a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll the tail wheel lifted off the runway and settled back down. When the tail wheel contacted the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane, veered off the runway, and collided with a fence. During the sequence of the accident both wings and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he did not have any issues with the flight controls but did lose directional control of the airplane. The pilot also stated that he may have lost engine power, but a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCharleston Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 502 Undesignat
Tail NumberN1022N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSrb Aerial Applicators
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-34 · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC