Casualties unknown

Agricultural Aircraft Crashes Near Spray Field (N2394Y)

Floydada, TX, US

On March 4, 1982, a Piper PA-36 (registration N2394Y) operated by Robert Schroeder was involved in an aviation accident near Floydada, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft crashed 500 feet north of the field it was spraying, traveling 90 feet after impact. Green glass fragments and propeller slash marks were found at the scene. No witnesses observed the crash.

Accident Details

The aircraft came to rest approximately 500 feet north of the field that was being sprayed. After initial impact, it traveled about 90 feet on a heading of 060 degrees. The flagger reported having departed the area when the pilot had completed spraying except for cleanup swaths. No known witnesses observed the crash.

Scene Examination

At the initial impact point, investigators found green glass fragments. Nearby, propeller slash marks were also noted. These marks and fragments are consistent with the impact sequence, though no further details about the aircraft's condition or configuration were available.

Witness Reports

The only potential witness, the flagger, had left the location before the accident occurred. He stated that the pilot had finished the main spraying operation and was only performing cleanup passes. No other individuals reported seeing the crash.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02132. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.