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August 26, 2015 · Air Tractor AT 602 · N3026R

Pine Bluff, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Pine Bluff, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 602 (2013)
Tail Number
N3026R
Operator
Farm Brothers Flyers A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15LA384

The pilot reported that he was lining up the airplane for the last spray run of the field but that he had no recollection of the accident. An examination of the wreckage site revealed that the airplane was operating at high speed in a wings-level attitude when it impacted terrain. The airplane traveled more than 200 yards following the initial impact before coming to rest inverted in the field. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions, and the operator reported that there was no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On August 26, 2015, about 1345 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N3026R, collided with the terrain under unknown circumstances in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot was seriously injured. The aircraft was registered to and operated by Farm Brothers Flyers LLC under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual flight rules conditions prevailed for the flight, which not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated at 1300 from the operator's private airstrip in Ladd, Arkansas. The pilot reported he finished spraying the rice field and the last thing he remembers is lining up for a trim pass on the south side of the field. He does not have any recollection of the impact. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who inspected the accident site and the wreckage reported the airplane was traveling at a high rate of speed when it contacted the rice field. The airplane impacted the ground twice prior to coming to rest. The first impact appeared to be in a wings level attitude about 150 yards prior to the main wreckage. Another impact mark was located about 50 yards prior to the main wreckage. The airplane nosed over and slid about 35 yards prior to coming to rest. Flight control continuity was established. The propeller, which was separated from the wreckage, was recovered and the blades were twisted and bent. The left wing spray boom, the propeller and propeller hub were separated from the airplane during the impact sequence. Both wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The operator reported there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT 602
Tail NumberN3026R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFarm Brothers Flyers A
Operating RulePart 137
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53

Appendix: Source Data