Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A near Horseshoe Lake, AR — 2011-04-17

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Date
2011-04-17
Location
Horseshoe Lake, AR, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A
Registration
N42015
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower due to his inadequate visual lookout.

NTSB narrative

While spraying a field, the pilot reversed direction for another pass. During the pass, the pilot misjudged his altitude and impacted a tower with the airplane's propeller and inboard section of the right wing. During the impact sequence the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator separated. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot performed a forced landing to a cornfield. The airplane came to rest in an upright position in an irrigation canal. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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