N3662X

Substantial
None

AERO COMMANDER S2RS/N: 1890R

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA252
Location
Odessa, WA
Event ID
20110607X72049
Coordinates
47.340557, -118.675277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot of the Air Tractor's failure to maintain clearance from the Aero Commander.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERO COMMANDER
Serial Number
1890R
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
S2RL29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S2R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BELLAMY MARK A
Address
336 MINEAH RD
City
FREEVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 13068-9622
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was parked at the chemical loading dock, which housed the agricultural spray he was using for his dusting. There was a chemical tank and another airplane parked in front of him. After loading his tanks he proceeded to increase the throttle and turn to the right while watching his left wing to clear the obstacles. The Air Tractor pilot commented that he was not watching his right wing due to the sun. At that time, the pilot of the Aero Commander was stopped on the taxiway and idling, waiting to proceed towards the loading dock. The Aero Commander pilot reported seeing an airplane coming towards him, but assumed the airplane would turn in front of him towards the runway. When the Aero Commander pilot noticed the other airplane was on a collision course with his airplane, he applied throttle to gain the attention of the other pilot, but was unsuccessful. The propeller of the Air Tractor struck the right wing of the Aero Commander, substantially damaging its right wing. The pilots reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframes and engines of their respective aircraft that would have precluded normal flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA252