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May 1, 2024 · Air Tractor AT-802A · N8515G
England, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
England, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-802A (2004)
Tail Number
N8515G
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA175
The pilot reported that, while performing aerial application work at a low altitude, he became distracted by looking at a map and not focused on a nearby tower with guy wires. When the pilot looked up, he realized he did not veer far and high enough away from the tower guy wires. The airplane struck the guy wires and impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the accident might have been prevented if he had completed a better pre-application briefing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while performing aerial application work at a low altitude, he became distracted by looking at a map and not focused on a nearby tower with guy wires. When the pilot looked up, he realized he did not veer far and high enough away from the tower guy wires. The airplane struck the guy wires and impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the accident might have been prevented if he had completed a better pre-application briefing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-802A
Tail NumberN8515G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-67AG · Turboprop · 1450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC