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June 20, 2022 · Air Tractor AT-602 · N42022
Newport, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newport, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602 (2009)
Tail Number
N42022
Operator
Central Iowa Agricultural Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA287
According to the pilot, while attempting to depart from a turf runway with a third load of fertilizer and ¾’s tab of fuel in each tank, the airplane lifted off the ground and was only one to two feet in the air when it settled back down. The left landing gear struck a berm at the end of the runway that was hidden by tall grass and separated from the airplane. The pilot reduced the weight by dropping the fertilizer and returned to land. The airplane touched down on the right main landing gear and tail wheel and the pilot kept the left wing up as long as possible. The left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. 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-Hidden/submerged object-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while attempting to depart from a turf runway with a third load of fertilizer and ¾’s tab of fuel in each tank, the airplane lifted off the ground and was only one to two feet in the air when it settled back down. The left landing gear struck a berm at the end of the runway that was hidden by tall grass and separated from the airplane. The pilot reduced the weight by dropping the fertilizer and returned to land. The airplane touched down on the right main landing gear and tail wheel and the pilot kept the left wing up as long as possible. The left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. 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 Time13:15 CDT
Nearest AirportNewport Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-602
Tail NumberN42022
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Iowa Agricultural Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney Canada · PT6-60AG · Turboprop · 10205
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourcePILO