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May 31, 2019 · Air Tractor AT502 B · N60518
Rockford, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rockford, OH
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502 B (1996)
Tail Number
N60518
Operator
Neal Aircraft
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA303
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he flew under power lines, climbed, and then made a 180º left turn to the south for another low-level pass. While approaching the field, the airplane struck the power lines and then impacted terrain. The pilot added that he forgot the wires were there and did not see them on the pass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the tail cone. 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 failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during an aerial application flight, he flew under power lines, climbed, and made a 180º left turn to the south for another low-level pass. While he approached the field, the airplane struck the power lines and impacted terrain. The pilot added that he forgot the wires were there and did not see them on the pass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and tailcone. 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 Time19:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT502 B
Tail NumberN60518
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeal Aircraft
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6-34AG · Turboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourcePILO