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April 21, 2020 · Air Tractor AT 602 No Series · N653LA
Mamou, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mamou, LA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT 602 No Series (2002)
Tail Number
N653LA
Operator
Central Farmers Cooperative
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA153
The pilot reported that the turf airstrip had a "sunken area," which created a "ramp." During takeoff, the airplane encountered this portion of the airstrip and became "airborne prematurely." The airplane subsequently settled into ground effect; however, the left wing impacted a small tree near the end of the runway, and the airplane then pitched "downward and left," and the airplane was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane impacted a field off the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and 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
The airplane's encounter with a sunken area during takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne and impacting a tree and then terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the turf airstrip had a "sunken area" which created a "ramp." During takeoff, when the airplane encountered this portion of the airstrip, it became "airborne prematurely." The airplane subsequently settled into ground effect; however, the left wing impacted a small tree near the end of the runway. The collision caused the airplane to pitch "downward and left" and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane came to rest in a muddy rice field off the end of the runway with damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDeculus Satellite Airstrip (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT 602 No Series
Tail NumberN653LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Farmers Cooperative
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-60AG · Turboprop · 1050
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC