ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289696
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| Date: | Tuesday 1 October 2013 |
| Time: | 20:30 LT |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT 402B |
| Owner/operator: | Tri Rotor Spray And Chemical Inc |
| Registration: | N402TR |
| MSN: | 402B-1216 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2009 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3094 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT 6-34 AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wellton, Arizona -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Somerton, AZ |
| Wellton, AZ | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was reading a map in an effort to identify the correct field to spray while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night conditions. While maneuvering in a turn the pilot did not realize the airplane was descending and subsequently collided with terrain. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's distracted attention and failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR14CA003
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 17:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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