Summary
On July 07, 1995, a Air Tractor AT-502 (N91282) was involved in an incident near Elaine, AR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB.
On July 7, 1995, at 1600 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502, N91282, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following initial climb near Elaine, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. The aircraft was operated by Flying Service, Inc., and no flight plan was filed.
In an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the aircraft could not maintain altitude and settled to the ground coming to rest inverted.
Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the engine, propeller, empennage, and both wings.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA284. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91282.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 7, 1995, at 1600 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502, N91282, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following initial climb near Elaine, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. The aircraft was operated by Flying Service, Inc., and no flight plan was filed.
In an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the aircraft could not maintain altitude and settled to the ground coming to rest inverted.
Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the engine, propeller, empennage, and both wings. Further examination did not reveal any anomalies that could have accounted for the inability to maintain a climb.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA284