Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 14, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA311
Location
Benson, MN
Event ID
20230718192646
Coordinates
45.100890, -95.542383
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 adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline. Contributing to the accident was the degraded visibility due to the smoke in the area.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FAST AG AIR LLC
Address
705 W AIRPORT DR
City
WATERTOWN
State / Zip Code
SD 57201
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# CEN23LA311