Summary
On June 30, 2007, a Air Tractor AT-301 (N5230S) was involved in an incident near Walkerville, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application flight. The corn was a contributing factor.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI07CA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5230S.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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