Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC. AT-502 near Mendota, IL — 2009-05-29

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Date
2009-05-29
Location
Mendota, IL, USA
Airport
IL93
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC. AT-502
Registration
N198LA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The agricultural airplane was loaded about 300 pounds over its maximum gross weight for a commercial aerial application flight. The pilot stated that the airplane had not become airborne after traveling 3/4 down the runway. At that point in the takeoff, the pilot attempted to lift off, but the airplane settled back onto the runway. The airplane then overran the runway and hit a hill after which the airplane became airborne and then impacted the ground with its right wing tip and left wing, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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