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June 21, 2014 · Air Tractor AT 402B B · N428JJ
Newport, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Newport, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 402B B
Tail Number
N428JJ
Operator
Charles Bell Jr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA314
The accident occurred during an aerial application flight. The pilot made the first spray pass over the field during which he flew under a wire at the end of the field. He stated he flew under the wire to avoid spraying chemical on a neighboring field. The pilot stated that he misjudged his altitude as he entered the field for the second pass, again flying under the wire, and the top of the vertical stabilizer contacted the wire. A piece of the vertical stabilizer separated from the airplane. The rudder was bent and partially detached from the vertical stabilizer. The airplane nosed down, impacted the terrain, and slid about 200 yards prior to coming to rest. The pilot stated there were no pre-impact mechanical issues with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot misjudged his altitude which resulted in the airplane contacting a wire during the low altitude aerial application maneuver.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during an aerial application flight. The pilot made the first spray pass over the field during which he flew under a wire at the end of the field. He stated he flew under the wire to avoid spraying chemical on a neighboring field. The pilot stated that he misjudged his altitude as he entered the field for the second pass, again flying under the wire, and the top of the vertical stabilizer contacted the wire. A piece of the vertical stabilizer separated from the airplane. The rudder was bent and partially detached from the vertical stabilizer. The airplane nosed down, impacted the terrain, and slid about 200 yards prior to coming to rest. The pilot stated there were no pre-impact mechanical issues with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 402B B
Tail NumberN428JJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Bell Jr
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6 · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC