N90614

Substantial
None

Air Tractor AT-502BS/N: 502B-0592

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
NTSB Number
DFW06CA182
Location
Marvell, AR
Event ID
20061003X01443
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's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-0592
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
AT-502BAT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR CARE SYSTEMS INC
Address
PO BOX 352
City
LAMAR
State / Zip Code
CO 81052-0352
Country
United States

Analysis

The 17,000-hour commercial pilot was attempting to depart from a private grass airstrip in a turbine powered single-engine agricultural airplane with a full load of chemicals on a local aerial application flight. During the initial takeoff-climb to the east, the airplane's landing gear collided with a levy at the departure end of the 3,000-foot long airstrip, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. There was no fire and the pilot was able to egress the airplane without injury. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, reported the airplane sustained structural damage during the impact with terrain. The pilot reported to the inspector that he had accumulated approximately 4,000 hours in the make and model and about 100 hours in the last 90 days. Performance data for the flight could not de determined due to the unknown particulars of the flight. An automated weather station, located approximately 25 miles from the accident site, reported winds from 190 degrees at 11 knots, and a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit. The density altitude was calculated at 2,116 feet.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW06CA182