AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301 near Greenbrier, AL — 2013-02-24

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.

NTSB narrative

Near the conclusion of the aerial application flight, the pilot was climbing the airplane away from the field when the right wing struck a tree, resulting in substantial damage. He subsequently returned to the private strip where the airplane was based and landed uneventfully. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Low altitude operation/event · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot Statementinterview
• Photo 1 - Accident Airplane From Right (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 - Damage to Right Wing Tip (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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