Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 30, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA188
Location
Walkerville, IL
Event ID
20071018X01621
Coordinates
39.497222, -90.668891
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application flight. The corn was a contributing factor.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5230S
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
301-0128
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KILLAM RODNEY A
Address
23703 KAHLE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CARLINVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 62626-3579
Country
United States
Analysis
The agricultural airplane received substantial damage after it contacted the corn crop that it was spraying and then impacted terrain. The pilot stated that while maneuvering around tower guide wires, the airplane entered the corn crop and eventually settled into the crop, landing upright.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA188