ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289305
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| Date: | Wednesday 18 May 2011 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Rockwell S-2R Thrush Commander |
| Owner/operator: | Air-trac Inc. |
| Registration: | N4996X |
| MSN: | 2138R |
| Total airframe hrs: | 23000 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R1340 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kahlotus, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Kahlotus, WA (4WA6) |
| Kahlotus, WA (4WA6) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he attempted to take off with a strong crosswind. During the takeoff sequence, the airplane veered off the airstrip onto soft dirt and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR11CA229
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 9 July 1998 | N4996X | Private | 0 | Pasco, WA | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 12:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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