Investigator In Charge (IIC): Folkerts, Michael
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Springfield
Transportation Safety Board of Canada; Gatineau
Adams Aerial Solutions LLC
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Accident Number: CEN22LA312
Date and Time: July 11, 2022, 06:30 Local
Registration: N5850R
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
On July 11, 2022, about 0630 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502B, N5850R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Decatur Airport (DEC), Decatur, Illinois. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 flight.
During initial climb out from DEC, the pilot heard a “pop” and observed white smoke trailing the airplane. The pilot noticed a loss of power and lowered the nose to gain airspeed, then made a forced landing into a bean field, during which the airplane struck an airport perimeter fence that damaged both wings. The airplane was retained for examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: AIR TRACTOR INC
Registration: N5850R
Model/Series: AT-502B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)
Operator Designator Code: 44DG
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDEC,673 ft msl
Observation Time: 06:54 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C /16°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 210°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Decatur, IL (DEC)
Destination: Decatur, IL (DEC)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 39.83,-88.85 (est)
Aircraft crashed into airport perimeter fence shortly after takeoff.
Date: 11-JUL-22
Time: 12:05:00Z
Regis#: N5850R
Aircraft Make: AIR TRACTOR
Aircraft Model: AT-502
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: AERIAL APPLICATION
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 137
City: DECATUR
State: ILLINOIS
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