Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A150L near Tribune, KS — 2012-08-17

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Date
2012-08-17
Location
Tribune, KS, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A150L
Registration
N6006J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a corn crop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was flying in an easterly direction at a low airspeed and altitude and examining his crops. As he turned toward the south, the right wing contacted the tops of corn stalks and the airplane struck the ground.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have avoided low altitude and airspeed during crop inspection.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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