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January 17, 2017 · Air Tractor AT 802 A · N20361
Vernon, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vernon, UT
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 802 A (2011)
Tail Number
N20361
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA117
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he attempted to transition a mountain ridge after he had completed an aerial application. He added that he began to climb to a safe altitude in rising terrain but realized that it was going to be "close to clear" the mountain top. He attempted to turn to the left but noted that the terrain would not allow him to do so. He continued straight ahead and impacted the mountain top about 10 ft from the crest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he attempted to transition a mountain ridge after he had completed an aerial application. He added that he began to climb to a safe altitude in rising terrain, but realized that it was going to be "close to clear" the mountain top. He attempted to turn to the left, but noted that the terrain would not allow him to do so. He continued straight and impacted the mountain top about ten feet from the crest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 802 A
Tail NumberN20361
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-65AG · Turbofan · 1295
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC