N1022N

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502S/N: 502-0071

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 21, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA14CA030
Location
Charleston, MS
Event ID
20131030X41232
Coordinates
33.991390, -90.078613
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, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502-0071
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
AT 502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOYLE FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 517
City
BOYLE
State / Zip Code
MS 38730-0517
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll the tail wheel lifted off the runway and settled back down. When the tail wheel contacted the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane, veered off the runway, and collided with a fence. During the sequence of the accident both wings and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he did not have any issues with the flight controls but did lose directional control of the airplane. The pilot also stated that he may have lost engine power, but a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA030