Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-400A near Lombardville, IL — 2013-07-29

Final reportCEN13LA451
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Date
2013-07-29
Location
Lombardville, IL, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT-400A
Registration
N36612
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he lost control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the takeoff roll, and the right wing struck a railroad berm. The airplane spun around and came to rest on the railroad tracks adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical problems that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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