N36521AIR TRACTOR AT-400 1993-02-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

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

Summary

On February 05, 1993, a Air Tractor AT-400 (N36521) was involved in an accident near South Mills, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36521.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 5, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93LA056
Location
SOUTH MILLS, NC
Event ID
20001211X11779
Coordinates
36.439636, -76.320014
Nearest Airport
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
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
400-0246
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
AT-400 HB23
No. of Engines
0

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