ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 196169
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| Date: | Thursday 15 June 2017 |
| Time: | 13:00 |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT-802A |
| Owner/operator: | C |
| Registration: | N915AJ |
| MSN: | 802A-0566 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2014 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1045 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W Canada PT6A-65AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Randolph County, south of Pocahontas, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Pocahontas, AR |
| Pocahontas, AR | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The agricultural application pilot reported that, during the initial climb and as soon as the airplane “broke ground,” he turned left and subsequently encountered turbulence that caused the left wing to “dip.” He added that he applied full right aileron and rudder but that the airplane continued to sink and turn left. Subsequently, the left wing impacted terrain, the airplane cartwheeled, and a postcrash fire ensued.
The fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station, 12 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported, about the time of the accident, calm wind, clear skies, temperature 84°F (29°C), and dew point 64°F (18°C).
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
FAA register: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=915AJ
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Jun-2017 22:19 | Geno | Added |
| 08-Sep-2017 19:49 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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