N42015

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802AS/N: 802A-0304

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 17, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA294
Location
Horseshoe Lake, AR
Event ID
20110418X61824
Coordinates
34.905555, -90.301666
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 tower due to his inadequate visual lookout.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N42015
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
802A-0304
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
AT-802AAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
NONE
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States

Analysis

While spraying a field, the agricultural pilot reversed course for another pass. During the pass, the pilot misjudged his altitude and impacted a tower with the airplane's propeller and inboard section of the right wing. As the tower fell, it separated the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot performed a forced landing to a cornfield. The airplane came to rest in an upright position in an irrigation canal. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN11CA294