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July 25, 2017 · Air Tractor AT 802 A · N802DL
Trumann, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Trumann, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 802 A (2016)
Tail Number
N802DL
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA454
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he departed his private field for an agricultural application flight and flew northwest about 5 miles. He added that, as he approached the field that he had intended to spray, the visibility rapidly decreased. He began a 180° turn, but the visibility decreased to zero, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation system about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about 11 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 180° at 5 knots, and the cloud celling was overcast at 300 ft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in collision with the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he departed his private field for an aerial application flight, and flew northwest about 5 miles. He added that, as he approached the field that he had intended to spray, the visibility rapidly decreased. He began a 180o turn but the visibility decreased to zero, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation system about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported, about 11 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 180° at 5 knots, the cloud celling was overcast at 300 ft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 802 A
Tail NumberN802DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-65AG · Turboprop · 1280
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time11:30
Weather SourceWFAC