Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 21, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA563
Location
Napoleon, ND
Event ID
20180921X73852
Coordinates
46.518333, -99.765274
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N968JB
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
802A-0669
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MATTERN RODNEY M
Address
PO BOX 34
Status
Deregistered
City
NAPOLEON
State / Zip Code
ND 58561-0034
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, the right wing struck a power line pole and the airplane impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage.
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# GAA18CA563