Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR, INC. AT-402A near Centralia, MO — 2025-07-22

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Date
2025-07-22
Location
Centralia, MO, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR, INC. AT-402A
Registration
N1534D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the agricultural airplane stated that he did not remember many of the details leading to the accident. He stated that the accident flight occurred at midday; and therefore, he had flown other flights earlier. He stated that he remembered the airplane struck power lines estimated to be about 50 ft in height but did not recall any airplane performance parameters. The airplane impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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