N198LA

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR INC. AT-502S/N: 502-0198

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 29, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA323
Location
Mendota, IL
Event ID
20090601X22459
Coordinates
41.521945, -89.132499
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 inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC.
Serial Number
502-0198
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
AT-502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VISSAIR LLC
Address
3906 AIRPORT WAY #6
City
RIGBY
State / Zip Code
ID 83442-1508
Country
United States

Analysis

The agricultural airplane was loaded about 300 pounds over its maximum gross weight for a commercial aerial application flight. The pilot stated that the airplane had not become airborne after traveling 3/4 down runway 36 (2,800 feet by 80 feet, turf). At that point in the takeoff, the pilot attempted to lift off, but the airplane settled back onto the runway. The airplane then overran the runway and hit a hill after which the airplane became airborne and then impacted the ground with its right wing tip and left wing resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA323