N36521

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR AT-400 S/N: 400-0246

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 5, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93LA056
Location
SOUTH MILLS, NC
Event ID
20001211X11779
Coordinates
36.439636, -76.320014
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER. FACTORS WERE THE TREES ADJACENT TO THE WHEAT FIELD, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N36521
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
400-0246
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
AT-400 A400
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
4

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUDSON AIR SERVICE INC
Address
RT 3 BOX 483A
Status
Deregistered
City
ELIZABETH CITY
State / Zip Code
NC 27909
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93LA056