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May 23, 2020 · Air Tractor AT502 B · N571LA
Bunkie, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bunkie, LA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502 B (2005)
Tail Number
N571LA
Operator
Gypsy Air
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA190
The pilot stated that during takeoff, when he pushed the control stick forward to raise the tail of the airplane, the airplane went to the left. He tried to correct back to the right but was unsuccessful. In an effort to prevent an accident, he decided to attempt the takeoff and became airborne briefly before the wheels impacted the sugarcane field. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. He stated that he was wearing a helmet and only received minor injuries during the accident. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during takeoff, when he pushed the control stick forward to raise the tail of the airplane, the airplane went to the left. He tried to correct back to the right but was unsuccessful. In an effort to prevent an accident, he decided to attempt the takeoff and became airborne briefly before the wheels impacted the sugarcane field. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. He stated that he was wearing a helmet and only received minor injuries during the accident. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:59 CDT
Nearest AirportBunkie Flying Service (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT502 B
Tail NumberN571LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGypsy Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT-6A · Turboprop
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC