Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA002
Location
Waco, TX
Event ID
20131002X25813
Coordinates
31.549722, -97.129165
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 failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1013R
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
401-0723
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
AT 401
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
38520 320TH ST NW
Status
Deregistered
City
ARGYLE
State / Zip Code
MN 56713
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass strip, he lost control of the airplane when it encountered a gust of wind causing the airplane to roll to the right. The right wing contacted the high vegetation along the airstrip and the airplane subsequently nosed over. Both wings and the rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failure with the airplane 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# WPR14CA002