Pilot Debrief

Air Tractor AT502 near Rockford, OH — 2019-05-31

Final reportGAA19CA303
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Date
2019-05-31
Location
Rockford, OH, USA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502
Registration
N60518
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he flew under power lines, climbed, and then made a 180º left turn to the south for another low-level pass. While approaching the field, the airplane struck the power lines and then impacted terrain. The pilot added that he forgot the wires were there and did not see them on the pass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the tail cone. 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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