N9197FAIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A2021-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802AS/N: 802A-0009

Summary

On July 30, 2021, a Air Tractor INC AT-802A (N9197F) was involved in an accident near Fort Sumner, NM. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA310. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9197F.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 30, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA310
Location
Fort Sumner, NM
Event ID
20210810103668
Coordinates
34.651836, -104.355520
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.  

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
802A-0009
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
AT-802AAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AERO TECH INC
Address
5333 E 21ST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CLOVIS
State / Zip Code
NM 88101-1021
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# WPR21LA310