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June 17, 2019 · Air Tractor AT402 A · N5044Y
Liberal, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Liberal, KS
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT402 A (1997)
Tail Number
N5044Y
Operator
Crop-Serv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA352
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, his attention was focused "on a shed and electrical lines." While maneuvering to the north at a low altitude, the airplane's right wing collided with an unseen galvanized windmill tower. He reported that the tower had blended into the gray sky. He attempted to control the airplane, but it descended and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tower/antenna (incl guy wires)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an agricultural application flight, his attention was focused, "on a shed and electrical lines." While maneuvering to the north at a low altitude, the airplane's right wing collided with an unseen galvanized windmill tower. He reported that the tower had blended into the gray sky. He attempted to control the airplane, but it descended and collided with the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:41 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT402 A
Tail NumberN5044Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrop-Serv
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-11AG · Turboprop · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 59
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time06:56
Weather SourceWFAC