Accident Overview
On July 26, 2002, at approximately 0930 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-301 (registration N2326S) operated by a commercial pilot was substantially damaged in a forced landing. The forced landing occurred after the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot sustained minor injuries.
Flight Details
The aircraft was engaged in agricultural application work under 14 CFR Part 137. It had departed at 0800 CDT from runway 18 at Hendrickson Flying Service Airport (IL93) in Creston, Illinois. Runway 18 is a turf runway measuring 2,800 feet in length and 80 feet in width. Hendrickson Flying Service Airport is a private airport located approximately ten miles west of Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport (DKB). The flight was intended to return to Hendrickson following completion of its agricultural application work.
Accident Location
The forced landing occurred approximately two miles northeast of Hendrickson Flying Service Airport.
Weather Conditions
Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident.
Pilot and Aircraft
The pilot, a commercial pilot, was the sole occupant. The aircraft, an Air Tractor AT-301, was substantially damaged. The extent of damage to the aircraft is not specified beyond substantial damage.
Probable Cause
The source does not provide a probable cause.