Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL82DA260

HILLSBORO, AL, USA

Aircraft #1

N9759V

CESSNA A188

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE MAKING A SWATH RUN TO THE WEST OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN, HIS RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE COTTON CROP THAT HE WAS SPRAYING. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED AND BEGAN TO BURN AFTER COMING TO REST INVERTED. THE PILOT ESCAPED WITH MINOR INJURIES BEFORE THE FLAMES SPREAD. HE REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO 30 KTS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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