Summary
On May 31, 2019, a Air Tractor AT502 (N60518) was involved in an accident near Rockford, OH. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 power lines during an agricultural application flight.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during an aerial application flight, he flew under power lines, climbed, and made a 180º left turn to the south for another low-level pass. While he approached the field, the airplane struck the power lines and impacted terrain. The pilot added that he forgot the wires were there and did not see them on the pass.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and tailcone.
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 GAA19CA303. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N60518.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during an aerial application flight, he flew under power lines, climbed, and made a 180º left turn to the south for another low-level pass. While he approached the field, the airplane struck the power lines and impacted terrain. The pilot added that he forgot the wires were there and did not see them on the pass.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and tailcone.
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# GAA19CA303