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June 26, 2014 · Air Tractor AT 402B · N5197U
Sudan, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sudan, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 402B (1999)
Tail Number
N5197U
Operator
King Ag Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA341
The aerial application pilot reported that he was "busy looking outside" the cockpit during a low altitude turn. He said that he felt the airplane stall and the airplane subsequently sustained substantial fuselage damage when it impacted terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions that would have prevented normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's lapse in monitoring the airplane's speed during a low level aerial application maneuver and its subsequent stall during the maneuver.
Full Narrative
The aerial application pilot reported that he was "busy looking outside" the cockpit during a low altitude turn. He said that he felt the airplane stall and the airplane subsequently sustained substantial fuselage damage when it impacted terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions that would have prevented normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFairview Field (7nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 402B
Tail NumberN5197U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKing Ag Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time19:58
Weather SourceWFAC