N369AB

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502BS/N: 502B-2653

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA464
Location
Colusa, IL
Event ID
20140828X31107
Coordinates
40.576389, -91.097778
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 did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a grass strip. Contributing was the airplane being loaded beyond its capability for the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B-2653
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
AT 502BAT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
3RD GEN AVIATION LLC
Address
108 PRAIRIE VIEW DR
City
LISBON
State / Zip Code
ND 58054-4021
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, prior to departure the airplane's hopper was "packed full" of seed. He taxied to the turf runway which was soft from recent rain and began the takeoff. The airplane rolled farther down the runway than the previous runs that day so he extended the flaps and the airplane became airborne. Just past the departure end of the runway, the landing gear dragged through the bean plants. The airplane flew another 50 yards until it began to settle into the field; the right wing contacted the beans and the airplane impacted terrain. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The owner stated that the airplane was not loaded beyond the maximum gross weight; it was loaded to 7,000 lbs and the maximum gross weight was 8,000 lbs.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA464