Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA257
Location
Anamoose, ND
Event ID
20060919X01366
Coordinates
47.720001, -100.268890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SNIDER SCOTT E DBA
Address
2040 HOMESTEAD RD
City
TURNER
State / Zip Code
MT 59542-9628
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane contacted terrain during an aerial application pass. The pilot stated, "I came into the field over trees and when I went to level off in the spray pass the airplane wouldn't level and I came into contact with the ground. This knocked the airplane sideways and it spun around and stopped." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA257