N4170S

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802S/N: 802A-0278

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 4, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA265
Location
Truman, AR
Event ID
20180508X25948
Coordinates
35.570278, -90.636108
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 see and avoid a pole during an agricultural application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
802A-0278
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
AT 802AT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-802A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LOWRY FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
120 WEST ST S
City
GRINNELL
State / Zip Code
IA 50112-8100
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, the airplane hit a pole. The pilot added that he landed in a bean field after striking the pole.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA18CA265