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July 21, 2023 · Air Tractor AT-602 · N602AA
Plains, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plains, KS
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602 (2010)
Tail Number
N602AA
Operator
Dickson Shannon
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA321
Prior to flight, the pilot noted that rain had made the turf airstrip too wet to conduct aerial application flights. The middle of the airstrip had standing water, but the edges of the runway had fewer areas of water. The pilot took off at a reduced weight, without an aerial load, to fly to another location. During the takeoff, the airplane contacted the water on the runway, and the pilot lost control. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway resulting in the wing’s spray booms getting entangled in high weeds. The airplane spun and came to rest. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing and empennage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
Prior to flight, the pilot noted that rain had made the turf airstrip too wet to conduct aerial application flights. The middle of the airstrip had standing water, but the edges of the runway had fewer areas of water. The pilot took off at a reduced weight, without an aerial load, to fly to another location. During the takeoff, the airplane contacted the water on the runway, and the pilot lost control. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway resulting in the wing’s spray booms getting entangled in high weeds. The airplane spun and came to rest. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing and empennage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-602
Tail NumberN602AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDickson Shannon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-60AG · Turboprop · 1050
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time11:07
Weather SourceWFAC