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July 6, 2021 · Air Tractor AT-602 · N602RE
Nappanee, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nappanee, IN
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602 (2011)
Tail Number
N602RE
Operator
Agriflight Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA318
The pilot stated that while spraying for mosquitos, the airplane’s right wing struck an unmarked tower. The pilot flew the airplane back to the departure airport, during which the right wing stalled when the airplane slowed for landing. The airplane then ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing skin during the in-flight collision with the tower. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tower/antenna (incl guy wires)-Awareness of condition
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while spraying for mosquitos, the airplane’s right wing struck an unmarked tower. The pilot flew the airplane back to the departure airport, during which the right wing stalled when the airplane slowed for landing. The airplane then ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing skin during the in-flight collision with the tower. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:54 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-602
Tail NumberN602RE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgriflight Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC