Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 22, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA540
Location
East Grand Forks, MN
Event ID
20090825X21002
Coordinates
47.931945, -97.021385
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 with the crops while maneuvering at low altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4516K
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502-0097
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AGRIMAX LLC
Address
21161 330TH AVE SW
Status
Deregistered
City
FISHER
State / Zip Code
MN 56723-9421
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the right wing contacted the crops during a turn. He was unable to recover and subsequently impacted the terrain. He noted that he had lost track of the airplane's altitude as he was referencing some charts in an attempt to locate the correct field to be sprayed. He added that there were no failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# CEN09CA540