Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 10, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA514
Location
DeWitt, IL
Event ID
20090810X60727
Coordinates
40.633335, -88.800003
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 the tree during the aerial application maneuver.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5018S
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
301-0107
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MIKES AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1211 NONA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ATHENS
State / Zip Code
GA 30606-7602
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he made his first aerial application run without any problems. He said that during his second run he lost lift during a turn. He went to full power and tried to clear some trees. The left wing caught the top of a tree and the airplane sustained substantial damage on subsequent impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA514