Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B near Cavalier, ND — 2014-07-11

Final reportCEN14CA366
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Date
2014-07-11
Location
Cavalier, ND, USA
Airport
X
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B
Registration
N636LA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The airplane was departing a rough, unimproved turf strip for an aerial application flight. During the takeoff, the airplane hit a small turf obstruction and the airplane became airborne prematurely. The airplane settled and the tailwheel collided hard with the ground followed by the main landing gear. The pilot lost control of the airplane as it porpoised and swerved to the right. He was unable to regain control of the airplane before it ground looped and the wing contact the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing. No preimpact anomalies were detected with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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