Summary
On September 21, 2018, a Air Tractor AT802 (N968JB) was involved in an accident near Napoleon, ND. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA563. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N968JB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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