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May 24, 2014 · Air Tractor AT 802A A · N802KT

Hunter, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hunter, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 802A A (2008)
Tail Number
N802KT
Operator
Lynn Cary
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA258

The pilot reported the agriculture airplane was loaded with about 5,000 pounds of fertilizer and ¾ tank of fuel; he planned to depart a private grass airstrip which was about 2,600 feet long. The pilot departed the runway to the north, and the airplane's landing gear impacted a levee at the end of the runway. Once the landing gear impacted the levee, the airplane would not gain altitude and the pilot conducted a forced landing in an adjacent field. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage during the landing. The pilot reported there were no preimpact abnormalities with the airplane and added that a gust of wind or whirlwind caused the airplane not to climb. About the time of the accident, the temperature was 87 degrees F with a southern wind about 5-10 knots. It's likely the downwind departure, degraded the loaded airplane's takeoff performance.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's downwind takeoff from a grass airstrip, which resulted in inadequate climb performance and the subsequent impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported the agriculture airplane was loaded with about 5,000 pounds of fertilizer and ¾ tank of fuel; he planned to depart a private grass airstrip which was about 2,600 feet long. The pilot departed the runway to the north, and the airplane's landing gear impacted a levee at the end of the runway. Once the landing gear impacted the levee, the airplane would not gain altitude and the pilot conducted a forced landing in an adjacent field. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage during the landing. The pilot reported there were no preimpact abnormalities with the airplane and added that a gust of wind or whirlwind caused the airplane not to climb. About the time of the accident, the temperature was 87 degrees F with a southern wind about 5-10 knots. It's likely the downwind departure degraded the loaded airplane's takeoff performance.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRabbit Ridge Airstrip (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT 802A A
Tail NumberN802KT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLynn Cary
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Witney · PT6a · Turboprop

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data