Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 12, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA137
Location
Muscle Shoals, AL
Event ID
20080820X01270
Coordinates
34.745277, -87.610275
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 from utility wires during low altitude maneuvers.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N402BT
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
402B-1166
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
Status
Deregistered
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
WY 82601-2873
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of an Air Tractor AT-402B stated he was making east and west passes above a cornfield, maneuvering under power lines at one end. On his last pass, the vertical stabilizer contacted a power line, shearing the upper section of the stabilizer and the entire rudder. The pilot was able to land the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident. The pilot further stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA137