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July 30, 2021 · Air Tractor AT-802A · N9197F
Fort Sumner, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Fort Sumner, NM
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-802A (1994)
Tail Number
N9197F
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR21LA310
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering over a field for the aerial application flight, the airplane’s wing struck a windmill that he did not see. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain and a postimpact fire ensued, which destroyed the airplane. 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 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering over a field for the aerial application flight, the airplane’s wing struck a windmill that he did not see. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain and a postimpact fire ensued, which destroyed the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-802A
Tail NumberN9197F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A-67AG · Turboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 13 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWFAC