Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 16, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA502
Location
Onida, SD
Event ID
20190819X15302
Coordinates
44.707778, -100.061668
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 maintain clearance from power wires during agricultural application operations.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N500KA
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-2657
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILBUR ELLIS AIR LLC
Address
1605 COLORADO AVE NW
Status
Deregistered
City
HURON
State / Zip Code
SD 57350-5011
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight, he flew the airplane underneath powerline wires, but the airplane struck one of the wires. The airplane descended into a cornfield where it came to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
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# GAA19CA502