Pilot Debrief

Air Tractor AT-401 near Lake View, IA — 2008-07-26

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Date
2008-07-26
Location
Lake View, IA, USA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-401
Registration
N9193F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he "contacted the top wire on a set of power lines." The airplane came to rest inverted in the field he was spraying. He reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.

NTSB coding

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