N5006K

Substantial
None

Air Tractor 402BS/N: 402B-1024

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
NTSB Number
DFW08CA014
Location
Taft, TX
Event ID
20071210X01922
Coordinates
27.979166, -97.396385
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 control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
402B-1024
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
402BF402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-402B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOODS AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 1953
City
KEARNEY
State / Zip Code
NE 68848-1953
Country
United States

Analysis

The 640-hour commercial pilot, who reported having accumulated 10-hours in the same tailwheel equipped turboprop airplane, was attempting to depart from the 2,400-fot long, by 24-foot wide airstrip with a prevailing gusting crosswind. Shortly after takeoff from runway 03, the pilot was not able to compensate for the existing wind conditions and lost control of the airplane. The pilot responded with left rudder and aileron; however, the airplane continued to roll right until the right wing tip contacted the ground. The airplane subsequently cart-wheeled and came to rest in an upright position. The pilot was able to exited the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed the left wing sustained structural damage. No pre-impact anomalies were found with the brakes, steering system or the airplane's flight controls. The winds at the time of the mishap were reported from 010 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA014