27 Aug 2014: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B B — LINDELL AERIAL AG SERVICE

27 Aug 2014: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B B — LINDELL AERIAL AG SERVICE

No fatalities • Colusa, IL, United States

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a grass strip. Contributing was the airplane being loaded beyond its capability for the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, prior to departure the airplane's hopper was "packed full" of seed. He taxied to the turf runway which was soft from recent rain and began the takeoff. The airplane rolled farther down the runway than the previous runs that day so he extended the flaps and the airplane became airborne. Just past the departure end of the runway, the landing gear dragged through the bean plants. The airplane flew another 50 yards until it began to settle into the field; the right wing contacted the beans and the airplane impacted terrain. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The owner stated that the airplane was not loaded beyond the maximum gross weight; it was loaded to 7,000 lbs and the maximum gross weight was 8,000 lbs.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • factor Capability exceeded
  • Pilot
  • Attain/maintain not possible
  • factor Effect on operation

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