On October 10, 1993, a Piper PA-36-285 (registration N57577) was involved in an aviation accident near Estelline, TX. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a turnaround maneuver, an agricultural airplane's left wing struck cotton trailers, then hit trucks at a cotton gin. The pilot fell from the inverted aircraft and was saturated with chemical load, leading to death from paraquat dichloride toxicity and chemical burns.
Accident Sequence
During an aerial application turnaround maneuver, the left wing of the airplane struck cotton trailers. Subsequently, the airplane hit trucks that were parked at a cotton gin. After the airplane came to rest inverted, the pilot released the emergency exit door and fell from the airplane to the ground. The pilot was saturated by the chemical load that spilled from the airplane's hopper.
Injuries and Cause of Death
According to the regional flight surgeon, the pilot did not suffer any traumatic injuries during the impact sequence. Chemical burns and paraquat dichloride toxicity were reported as the cause of death.
What happened in the 10 Oct 1993 Piper PA-36-285 accident near Estelline, TX?
During a turnaround maneuver, an agricultural airplane's left wing struck cotton trailers, then hit trucks at a cotton gin. The pilot fell from the inverted aircraft and was saturated with chemical load, leading to death from paraquat dichloride toxicity and chemical burns.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Oct 1993 Piper PA-36-285 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Oct 1993 involved a Piper PA-36-285, registration N57577, at Estelline, TX.
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