ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 240406
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| Date: | Saturday 19 May 2018 |
| Time: | 09:45 |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT-402 |
| Owner/operator: | Arena Pesticide Management Inc |
| Registration: | N5128N |
| MSN: | 402A-1054 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1998 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5133 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W Canada PT6-11AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nicolaus, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Knights Landing, CA (PVT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he observed a power transmission wire with no obstructions underneath. He added that he turned around to enter the spray field under the wire, where he observed one wire sagging lower than the other wires. While flying under the power transmission wire, the airplane encountered turbulence, so he decided to lower the nose to prevent being pushed into the wire. However, the tail rose up and struck the power transmission wire.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was calm.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission wire.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Aug-2020 16:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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