2 Dec 2010: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 — REYNOLDS FLYING SERVICE INC

2 Dec 2010: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 — REYNOLDS FLYING SERVICE INC

No fatalities • Gregory, AR, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot departed on this third aerial application flight for the day. Shortly after take-off, the engine lost power and the pilot elected to conduct a forced landing in a field. During touchdown, the airplane landed hard and received substantial damage. After the accident, the pilot reported that this was the first flight since refueling the airplane. The pilot also added that he did not check the fuel supply, prior to refueling the airplane. An examination of the airplane and refueling tanks, after the accident, revealed water was present in the fuel.

Contributing factors

  • Inadequate inspection
  • Fuel
  • Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 150/05kt, vis 10sm

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