Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA429
Location
Minden, NE
Event ID
20140814X35856
Coordinates
40.748054, -99.137496
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 survey of the aerial application field which resulted in a collision with a windmill.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOELSCHER RODNEY
Address
14650 FM 765
City
SAN ANGELO
State / Zip Code
TX 76905-7938
Country
United States
Analysis
During a pass of the aerial application flight, the airplane collided with a windmill at the edge of the field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. In addition, the pilot stated he did not observe the windmill during his survey of the field prior to beginning the application to field.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA429