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Aerial Application Pilot Reports Stall During Low-Altitude Turn
On June 26, 2014, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B operated by KING AG AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Sudan, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's lapse in monitoring the airplane's speed during a low level aerial application maneuver and its subsequent stall during the maneuver. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aerial application pilot stated he was looking outside during a low-altitude turn when the aircraft stalled and struck terrain, causing substantial fuselage damage. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Contributing factors
PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintained
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Jun 2014 AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B accident near Sudan, TX?
An aerial application pilot stated he was looking outside during a low-altitude turn when the aircraft stalled and struck terrain, causing substantial fuselage damage. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jun 2014 AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Jun 2014 involved an AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B, operated by KING AG AVIATION INC, at Sudan, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's lapse in monitoring the airplane's speed during a low level aerial application maneuver and its subsequent stall during the maneuver.
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