Summary
On August 17, 2012, a Air Tractor INC AT-402B (N5127T) was involved in an incident near Gum Neck, NC. 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 failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
The pilot reported that he was conducting an aerial application flight and taking off from an 80-foot-wide, rough grass private airstrip. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to bounce and drift to the right. The airplane’s right wing contacted corn and it subsequently veered further to the right and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot stated that he did not experience any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA517. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5127T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was conducting an aerial application flight and taking off from an 80-foot-wide, rough grass private airstrip. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to bounce and drift to the right. The airplane’s right wing contacted corn and it subsequently veered further to the right and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot stated that he did not experience any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA517