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Aerial Application Aircraft Overruns Runway During Takeoff (N600T)

Gonvick, MN, US

On June 2, 2006, an Allied AG Cat Productions G-164A (registration N600T) was involved in an aviation accident near Gonvick, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aerial application airplane overran the runway into a field during takeoff. The pilot reported not reducing throttle to abort and suspected insufficient engine power, though no anomalies were later found.

Incident Overview

An aerial application airplane overran the runway and came to rest in an adjacent field during a takeoff attempt. The incident occurred on a dry, mowed grass runway measuring 2,000 feet by 75 feet, designated as runway 11.

Pilot Statement

According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated that he never reduced the throttle in an attempt to abort the takeoff. The pilot reported that he believed the engine was not developing full power because it utilized the entire runway length during the takeoff attempt.

Engine Details

The airplane was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN1 engine, serial number 31239. No subsequent engine anomalies were reported following the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jun 2006 Allied AG Cat Productions G-164A accident near Gonvick, MN?

An aerial application airplane overran the runway into a field during takeoff. The pilot reported not reducing throttle to abort and suspected insufficient engine power, though no anomalies were later found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jun 2006 involved an Allied AG Cat Productions G-164A, registration N600T, at Gonvick, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060614X00734. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.