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
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