Summary
On March 15, 2012, a Air Tractor INC AT-301A (N7306C) was involved in an incident near Cheyenne Wells, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA264. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7306C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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