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Air Tractor AT-802 Runway Excursion at Sabadell Airport (EC-GZO)

Aeropuerto de Sabadell (Barcelona), ES

On July 5, 2002, an Air Tractor AT-802 (registration EC-GZO) was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto de Sabadell (Barcelona), ES. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A wind gust that caused the aircraft to lose directional control, compounded by the possible contribution of an unblocked tail wheel, leading to a right turn and skid until the left main gear collapsed. This summary draws on records from the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC).

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On July 5, 2002, an Air Tractor AT-802 (EC-GZO) lost directional control during landing at Sabadell Airport. A wind gust and an unblocked tail wheel contributed to the excursion, causing significant damage but no injuries.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On July 5, 2002, at 17:15 local time, an Air Tractor AT-802, registration EC-GZO, was involved in an accident at Sabadell Airport. The aircraft, manufactured in 1998 with a maximum takeoff weight of 7,264 kg, was operating a commercial forest surveillance route. The flight had previously included a normal landing at Ampuriabrava aerodrome before returning to Sabadell. The aircraft was powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-67AG engine. The pilot in command held a commercial pilot license with 4,500 total flight hours, and was accompanied by an operator tasked with assisting in the surveillance mission. Both crew members were uninjured.

Probable cause

A wind gust that caused the aircraft to lose directional control, compounded by the possible contribution of an unblocked tail wheel, leading to a right turn and skid until the left main gear collapsed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 2002 Air Tractor AT-802 accident near Aeropuerto de Sabadell (Barcelona), ES?

On July 5, 2002, an Air Tractor AT-802 (EC-GZO) lost directional control during landing at Sabadell Airport. A wind gust and an unblocked tail wheel contributed to the excursion, causing significant damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2002 Air Tractor AT-802 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2002 involved an Air Tractor AT-802, registration EC-GZO, at Aeropuerto de Sabadell (Barcelona), ES.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A wind gust that caused the aircraft to lose directional control, compounded by the possible contribution of an unblocked tail wheel, leading to a right turn and skid until the left main gear collapsed.

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Investigation report by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). Original record: https://www.transportes.gob.es/recursos_mfom/2002_040_in.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC), Spain - Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible.