Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301A near Cheyenne Wells, CO — 2012-03-15

Final reportCEN12CA264
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Date
2012-03-15
Location
Cheyenne Wells, CO, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301A
Registration
N7306C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

During the departure roll from a dirt airstrip, the airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground, and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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