Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B near Wellton, AZ — 2013-10-02

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Date
2013-10-02
Location
Wellton, AZ, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B
Registration
N402TR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s distracted attention and failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering in dark night conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was reading a map in an effort to identify the correct field to spray while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night conditions. While maneuvering in a turn the pilot did not realize the airplane was descending and subsequently collided with terrain. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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