Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA346
Location
Halstad, MN
Event ID
20230803192785
Coordinates
47.210000, -96.490000
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 attempt to rotate the airplane without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N45453
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502-0122
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
33726 ROAD 705A
PO BOX 685
Status
Deregistered
City
BENKELMAN
State / Zip Code
NE 69021
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# CEN23LA346