On 24 Jun 2015, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B B operated by KUBECKA DANIEL P was involved in an aviation accident near EDNA, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll on wet grass, an airplane slid off the runway to the right, struck a fence with its right wing, and cartwheeled, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and fuselage.
Incident Summary
During the takeoff roll on wet grass, the airplane deviated from the intended path, sliding off the runway to the right. The right wing subsequently impacted a fence that ran parallel to the runway. Following the impact, the airplane cartwheeled, coming to rest after the event. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The incident occurred during the takeoff roll on wet grass, which may have contributed to the loss of directional control, though the pilot did not specify a cause for the slide.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained