N6107W

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502BS/N: 502B-0342

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA152
Location
EDNA, TX
Event ID
20150701X31253
Coordinates
29.182500, -96.616668
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 roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B-0342
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
AT 502BAT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KUBECKA JILL A
Address
PO BOX 887
City
EDNA
State / Zip Code
TX 77957-0887
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on wet grass the airplane slid off the runway to the right. The right wing impacted a fence parallel to the runway, then the airplane cart-wheeled. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.

The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA152