Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR AT502 near Ute, IA — 2022-07-30

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Date
2022-07-30
Location
Ute, IA, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR AT502
Registration
N501MW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The pilot’s inflight collision with a power line during aerial application.

NTSB narrative

While conducting an aerial application flight, the airplane’s left wing contacted a power line on the western edge of the field. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground nose-low and a postimpact fire ensued. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any anomalies which would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Controlled flight into terrain
First missed decision gate
Avoiding flight near power lines while applying chemicals.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents6

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