Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 17, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA412
Location
Edmore, ND
Event ID
20100720X91207
Coordinates
48.413055, -98.454170
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8774S
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
301-0190
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ALLARD EVAN
Address
432616 E 200 RD
Status
Deregistered
City
VINITA
State / Zip Code
OK 74301-6461
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing on a private grass strip that had not been used for several weeks during which time the grass had grown "considerably". Upon landing, the tall grass caught the left spray boom which resulted in the airplane traveling off the side of the runway into a wheat field. The pilot reported the airplane traveled 25 to 30 feet after contacting the tall grass, and it came to rest 90 degrees from the touchdown heading. The right wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the event.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA412