This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Wednesday 27 September 2000 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT-602 |
| Owner/operator: | Weaver Flying Service |
| Registration: | N5111A |
| MSN: | 602-0427 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1997 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1942 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6A-65 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbia River, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Quincy, WA (80WA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During an aerial application spray run, the aircraft collided with a power line on the northeast corner of the field. After the collision, the engine lost power and the pilot initiated a forced landing in a nearby field. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with several small trees before coming to rest. The pilot stated that he was aware of the location of the power lines before he began the spray run.
Probable Cause: Clearance from a transmission power line was not maintained. The power line was a factor.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB SEA00LA192
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-May-2024 17:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation