Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA287
Location
Telephone, TX
Event ID
20110415X15706
Coordinates
33.840557, -96.018890
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 adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N503AD
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
503A-017
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
AT503
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DIVLEND EQUIPMENT LEASING LLC
Address
5607 SOUTH AVENUE Q DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LUBBOCK
State / Zip Code
TX 79412
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported he was maneuvering at low altitude on an agricultural application flight when the left wing stalled, the nose dropped, and the airplane descended out of control. The airplane then impacted trees and terrain, and came to rest upright about 450 feet from the initial impact location. There was substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, tail surfaces and all control surfaces. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies 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# CEN11CA287