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July 30, 2018 · Air Tractor AT502 B · N205SK
Louise, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Louise, MS
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502 B (2001)
Tail Number
N205SK
Operator
Delta Pilot
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA476
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the fourth landing on a rural runway, the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and veered left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane continued left into a field and ground looped to the left. The right wing impacted the ground, and the right main landing gear separated. 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.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the 4th landing on a rural runway, the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and veered left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, however the airplane continued left into a field of about 5 foot tall crops, and ground looped to the left. The right wing impacted the ground and the right landing gear separated. 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width250 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT502 B
Tail NumberN205SK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Pilot
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC