ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295364
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| Date: | Tuesday 19 August 2003 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-25-260 Pawnee |
| Owner/operator: | Reabe Flying Service |
| Registration: | N4346Y |
| MSN: | 25-4843 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 9277 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-G1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brandon, Wisconsin -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Waupun Airport, WI (WI07) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The part 137 aerial application airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the corn crop and terrain during a spray pass over the field. The pilot reported that approximately 70 gallons of chemical remained as he was making the aerial swath before the accident. He reported the winds were from the south at 9 knots gusting to 14 knots, and the temperature was 88 degrees Fahrenheit. He reported the airplane was descending over a treeline heading southbound when it experienced moderate turbulence. He reported that he was "unable to stop the descent before the airplane made contact with the corn." The airplane continued it's descent and the nose of the airplane impacted the ground and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop during an aerial application maneuver. Additional factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the corn crop.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI03LA272
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 07:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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