Summary
On June 22, 2001, a Air Tractor AT-402 (N91966) was involved in an accident near Catron, MO. 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 failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.
On June 21, 2001, at 1900 central daylight time, an Air Tractor, AT-402, N91966, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with electrical wires and terrain near Catron, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The aerial application flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 and was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from the pilot's private airstrip, located approximately 2 miles from the accident site.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI01LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91966.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On June 21, 2001, at 1900 central daylight time, an Air Tractor, AT-402, N91966, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with electrical wires and terrain near Catron, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The aerial application flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 and was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from the pilot's private airstrip, located approximately 2 miles from the accident site.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI01LA183