ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297421
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| Date: | Wednesday 10 April 2002 |
| Time: | 06:00 LT |
| Type: |  Air Tractor 502B |
| Owner/operator: | Hutcherson Flying Service |
| Registration: | N9074H |
| MSN: | 502B-0559 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1999 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1950 hours |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palestine, Arkansas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Palestine, AR (AR17) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the agricultural airplane circled the field twice checking for wires, identifying two sets running at different angles. On his last spray pass, the pilot struck a "hidden wire" with the propeller, resulting in the wire striking the left aileron, leaving an 8 inch tear in the control surface. With the airplane still under control, the pilot proceeded to an alternate airport and landed without further incident.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW02LA116
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 18:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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