Summary
On July 22, 2015, a Air Tractor INC AT 402B (N402KN) was involved in an incident near Monte Vista, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane became airborne after encountering a wind gust. He reported that the airplane bounced as it settled back to the runway, veered to the right, and departed the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted several vehicles. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA194. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N402KN.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane became airborne after encountering a wind gust. He reported that the airplane bounced as it settled back to the runway, veered to the right, and departed the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted several vehicles. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA15CA194