Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 15, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA264
Location
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Event ID
20120501X70035
Coordinates
38.733055, -102.118057
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 inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7306C
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
301-0606
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
AT-301A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
625 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States
Analysis
During the departure roll from a dirt strip, the agricultural spray airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA264