Summary
On July 26, 2008, a Air Tractor AT-401 (N9193F) was involved in an accident near Lake View, IA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA220. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9193F.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA220