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October 11, 2017 · Air Tractor AT 402B B · N80060
Brawley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brawley, CA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 402B B (2017)
Tail Number
N80060
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA010
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, a wind gust abruptly lifted the right wing. The pilot attempted to correct with control inputs but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer to the left and came to a stop in a canal. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about 7 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 160° at 4 knots. The pilot reported that he landed to the east.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, a gust of wind abruptly lifted the right wing. The pilot attempted to correct with control inputs but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer to the left and came to a stop in a canal. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about 7 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 160° at 4 knots. The pilot reported that he landed to the east.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm N)
Runway09
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 402B B
Tail NumberN80060
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-34AG · Turboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC