Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 10, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA223
Location
Patterson, CA
Event ID
20080811X01216
Coordinates
37.421665, -121.111663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6792Q
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG
Serial Number
303B
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VALLEY CROP DUSTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 208
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95387-0208
Country
United States
Analysis
Near dawn, the pilot took off to perform an aerial application flight. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane collided with a pole. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed into the underlying field. The airplane was partially consumed by a post impact fire, and the pilot sustained a minor injury. The pilot and the operator reported that during the 10-minute-long flight no mechanical malfunction was experienced.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA223