Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Air Tractor AT-802A, N802DL: Accident occurred July 25, 2017 in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


Walton AgWings Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N802DL




Location: Trumann, AR
Accident Number: GAA17CA454
Date & Time: 07/25/2017, 0615 CDT
Registration: N802DL
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he departed his private field for an aerial application flight, and flew northwest about 5 miles. He added that, as he approached the field that he had intended to spray, the visibility rapidly decreased. He began a 180o turn but the visibility decreased to zero, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.

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 system about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported, about 11 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 180° at 5 knots, the cloud ceiling was overcast at 300 ft.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's improper decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in collision with the ground.

Findings

Personnel issues
Decision making/judgment - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Low ceiling - Effect on personnel

Factual Information

History of Flight

Maneuvering-low-alt flying
Other weather encounter

Maneuvering
Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) (Defining event)


Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 48, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present:  No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/01/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 11/20/2015
Flight Time: (Estimated) 4900 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1200 hours (Total, this make and model), 4900 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 238 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 100 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)



Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: AIR TRACTOR INC
Registration: N802DL
Model/Series: AT 802 A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted
Serial Number: 802A-0679
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/11/2017, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Turbo Prop
Airframe Total Time: 358 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: PT6A-65AG
Registered Owner: WALTON AGWINGS INC
Rated Power: 1280 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137) 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KJBR, 262 ft msl
Observation Time: 1130 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 13 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 344°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 25°C
Lowest Ceiling:  Overcast / 300 ft agl
Visibility:  
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots, 180°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - Mist
Departure Point: Private Field, AR
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Private Field, AR
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0605 CST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 35.619167, -90.568889 (est)
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:    https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


Walton AgWings Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N802DL


Location: Trumann, AR
Accident Number: GAA17CA454
Date & Time: 07/25/2017, 0615 CDT
Registration: N802DL
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he departed his private field for an aerial application flight, and flew northwest about 5 miles. He added that, as he approached the field that he had intended to spray, the visibility rapidly decreased. He began a 180o turn but the visibility decreased to zero, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.

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 system about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported, about 11 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 180° at 5 knots, the cloud ceiling was overcast at 300 ft.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 48, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present:  No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/01/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 11/20/2015
Flight Time: (Estimated) 4900 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1200 hours (Total, this make and model), 4900 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 238 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 100 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: AIR TRACTOR INC
Registration: N802DL
Model/Series: AT 802 A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted
Serial Number: 802A-0679
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/11/2017, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Turbo Prop
Airframe Total Time: 358 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: PT6A-65AG
Registered Owner: WALTON AGWINGS INC
Rated Power: 1280 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137) 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KJBR, 262 ft msl
Observation Time: 1130 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 13 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 344°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 25°C
Lowest Ceiling:  Overcast / 300 ft agl
Visibility:  
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots, 180°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - Mist
Departure Point: Private Field, AR
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Private Field, AR
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0605 CST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 35.619167, -90.568889 (est)


A pilot was taken to a hospital after the crop duster he was flying went down in a northeast Arkansas field, authorities said.

Michael Darin Walton, 49, of Trumann was hurt Tuesday while flying southwest of Trumann near Maple Grove Lane in Poinsett County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Walton was taken taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

The agency said it received a call around 6:35 a.m. of a crash involving crop duster.

An ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration.

http://www.arkansasonline.com



TRUMANN, AR (KAIT) -

The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office responded to a crop duster crash in Trumann Tuesday morning. 

According to Chief Deputy Chris Cruise, the plane went down west of Maple Grove Lane in the middle of a bean field.

The pilot, Michael Darin Walton, was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.  

Cruise said members of the Federal Aviation Administration arrived at the scene. They are investigating the crash and why the plane went down. 

http://www.kait8.com

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