ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 197265
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| Date: | Wednesday 9 August 2017 |
| Time: | 21:20 |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT-502B |
| Owner/operator: | Sprayworks Agri Ltd. |
| Registration: | C-FWAS |
| MSN: | 502B-0296 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1995 |
| Engine model: | PWC PT6A-15AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | North of La Crete Airport (CFN5), La Crete, AB -
 Canada
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | La Crete, AB (CFN5) |
| La Crete, AB (CFN5) | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
An Air Tractor AT-502B aircraft operated by Sprayworks Agri, was conducting aerial application operations in the vicinity of La Crete, AB (CFN5). During a repositioning turn, the aircraft collided with the ground. The pilot was fatally injured. A small post-impact fire started, however it was quickly extinguished by first responders.
Sources:
TSB Report #A17W0118
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/pilot-dies-after-crop-duster-crashes-near-la-crete
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/la-crete-crop-dusting-aircraft-crash-alberta-1.4241790
http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/ADet.aspx?id=25242&rfr=RchAvc.aspx
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Aug-2017 16:49 | harro | Added |
| 10-Aug-2017 23:32 | Geno | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source] |
| 10-Nov-2017 19:20 | harro | Updated [Registration, Cn, Operator, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
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