11 Jul 2014: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B — Hinkle Aviation

11 Jul 2014: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B — Hinkle Aviation

No fatalities • Cavalier, ND, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane was departing a rough, unimproved turf strip for an aerial application flight. During the takeoff, the airplane hit a small turf obstruction and became airborne prematurely. The airplane settled and the tail wheel collided hard with the ground followed by the main landing gear. The pilot lost control of the airplane as it porpoised and swerved to the right. He was unable to regain control of the airplane before it ground looped and the wing contact the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing. No preimpact anomalies were detected with the airplane.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
  • Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 230/06kt, vis 10sm

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