Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA563

Napoleon, ND, USA

Aircraft #1

N968JB

Air Tractor AT802

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, the airplane's right wing struck a power line pole and then impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, the right wing struck a power line pole and the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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