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May 4, 2018 · Air Tractor AT 802 A · N4170S

Truman, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Truman, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 802 A (2007)
Tail Number
N4170S
Operator
5-Gs Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA265

The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, the airplane hit a pole. The pilot added that he subsequently landed in a bean field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 reported that, during an aerial application flight, the airplane hit a pole. The pilot added that he landed in a bean field after striking the pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT 802 A
Tail NumberN4170S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator5-Gs Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-65AG · Turboprop
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:39
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data