No fatalities

1 Oct 2013: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401 — CORPORA AERIAL SERVICE INC — Waco, TX

Waco, TX, United States

On 1 Oct 2013, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401 UNDESIGNAT operated by CORPORA AERIAL SERVICE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Waco, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff from a grass strip, the pilot reported losing control after encountering a gust of wind. The airplane rolled right, the right wing struck high vegetation, and the aircraft nosed over. Both wings and rudder sustained substantial damage.

Overview

During the takeoff roll from a grass airstrip, the pilot experienced a loss of control after the airplane encountered a gust of wind. This caused the airplane to roll to the right.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, while taking off, a gust of wind affected the airplane, leading to a right roll. The right wing subsequently made contact with high vegetation that lined the airstrip. Following the wing strike, the airplane nosed over.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that the airplane experienced no mechanical issues prior to the incident. The event was attributed solely to the gust of wind encountered during the takeoff.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Gusts