Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401 near Waco, TX — 2013-10-01

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Date
2013-10-01
Location
Waco, TX, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401
Registration
N1013R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass strip, he lost control of the airplane when it encountered a gust of wind causing the airplane to roll to the right. The right wing contacted the high vegetation along the airstrip and the airplane subsequently nosed over. Both wings and the rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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