On 11 Jul 2010, an AIR TRACTOR AT602 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Village, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application pass. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot conducting aerial application struck power lines and performed a forced landing. FAA inspection revealed structural damage to the fuselage, rudder, and right wing. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
Incident Overview
According to a statement from the pilot, the accident occurred while he was conducting aerial application. During the flight, the airplane struck power lines along its route. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to an open field.
Damage Assessment
An FAA inspector who traveled to the accident site documented the damage. The fuselage was buckled between the cabin and the empennage. The upper portion of the rudder had separated from the vertical stabilizer. Additionally, the outboard portion of the right wing was crushed, torn, and bent aft.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. No other information regarding the circumstances of the event was provided.