Cheyenne Wells, CO, USA
N7306C
AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301A
During the departure roll from a dirt airstrip, the airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground, and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.
During the departure roll from a dirt strip, the agricultural spray airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot was unable to get the airplane off the ground and the airplane hit a fence post when it overran the end of the airstrip. The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact.
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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