Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-25-235 near Royal, IA — 2009-08-03

Final reportCEN09CA483
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Date
2009-08-03
Location
Royal, IA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-25-235
Registration
N6701Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application maneuver.

NTSB narrative

The aerial application airplane, while spraying a field, descended into crops and sustained substantial damage on impact with the crops. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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