Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802A near Hazelton, ID — 2014-07-28

Final reportWPR14CA317
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Date
2014-07-28
Location
Hazelton, ID, USA
Airport
U94
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802A
Registration
N802TY
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll in variable wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff roll in a tail wheeled airplane for the aerial application flight, as he rotated the airplane, it would not lift off and he applied full flaps. The airplane would still not lift off the runway, so he jettisoned the entire load from the hopper. Subsequently, the airplane pitched up and despite his control inputs, stalled, and impacted the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that he felt that either a downdraft or change in wind direction occurred at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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