Pilot Debrief

Air Tractor AT502 near Louise, MS — 2018-07-30

Final reportGAA18CA476
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Date
2018-07-30
Location
Louise, MS, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502
Registration
N205SK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the fourth landing on a rural runway, the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and veered left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane continued left into a field and ground looped to the left. The right wing impacted the ground, and the right main landing gear separated. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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