Accident Details
A commercial pilot with 17,000 total flight hours was attempting to depart from a private grass airstrip in a turbine-powered single-engine agricultural airplane. The airplane was fully loaded with chemicals for a local aerial application flight. During the initial takeoff and climb to the east, the airplane's landing gear collided with a levy at the departure end of the 3,000-foot-long airstrip. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground. There was no fire, and the pilot was able to exit the airplane without injury.
Aircraft Damage
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the airplane sustained structural damage during the impact with terrain.
Pilot Information
The pilot reported to the inspector that he had accumulated approximately 4,000 hours in the make and model of the accident airplane and about 100 hours in the last 90 days.
Performance and Weather Conditions
Performance data for the flight could not be determined due to unknown particulars. An automated weather station, located approximately 25 miles from the accident site, reported winds from 190 degrees at 11 knots and a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit. The density altitude was calculated at 2,116 feet.