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August 8, 2023 · Piper PA25 235 · N8847L
Hartington, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hartington, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA25 235 (1971)
Tail Number
N8847L
Operator
Becker Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA357
The pilot reported that while he maneuvered to apply agricultural product to a field, he did not perceive a higher slope of crops before making an application pass. The airplane’s landing gear became entangled in the crops and the pilot could not power the airplane free. The airplane impacted terrain and came to rest upright. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane’s left wing and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions contributed to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s misperception of the surrounding elevation resulting in a collision with crops and terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while he maneuvered to apply agricultural product to a field, he did not perceive a higher slope of crops before making an application pass. The airplane’s landing gear became entangled in the crops and the pilot could not power the airplane free. The airplane impacted terrain and came to rest upright. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane’s left wing and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions contributed to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA25 235
Tail NumberN8847L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBecker Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2C5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time12:52
Weather SourceWFAC