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August 25, 2022 · Air Tractor AT-602 · N5951B

Murray, NE

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Murray, NE
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602 (2011)
Tail Number
N5951B
Operator
Murdoch Aerial Spraying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA408

The pilot reported that there had been light rain in the morning prior to the flight and when he took off from the turf airstrip to conduct an aerial application flight, the turf was wet from the rain. Following applying fertilizer to a nearby cornfield, the pilot returned to the airstrip to land. After the main landing gear and tailwheel touched down and as the pilot applied brakes to steer, the airplane skidded, and the right wing struck cornstalks in the adjacent field. The airplane then ground-looped and rolled over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no other preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the brake system.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing resulting in an impact with crop and a subsequent ground-loop. Contributing was the wet turf airstrip.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that there had been light rain in the morning prior to the flight and when he took off from the turf airstrip to conduct an aerial application flight, the turf was wet from the rain. Following applying fertilizer to a nearby cornfield, the pilot returned to the airstrip to land. After the main landing gear and tailwheel touched down and as the pilot applied brakes to steer, the airplane skidded, and the right wing struck cornstalks in the adjacent field. The airplane then ground-looped and rolled over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no other preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the brake system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNolte Farms Airport (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-602
Tail NumberN5951B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMurdoch Aerial Spraying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-60AG · Turboprop · 1050
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time10:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data