Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 20, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA313
Location
Somerton, AZ
Event ID
20200920X32151
Coordinates
32.557220, -114.684160
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N45027
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
402-0746
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TRI-ROTOR SPRAY & CHEMICAL
Address
9170 E ROAD 2
Status
Deregistered
City
ULYSSES
State / Zip Code
KS 67880-8151
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA313