Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA262

D'Hanis, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N3159D

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301

Analysis

While departing from his home field for an aerial application flight, the airplane was not able to get airborne and collided with several fences at the end of the runway. The pilot realized that he had left the flaps in the up position. Both wings sustained substantial rearward crushing. The pilot and operator reported no deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Factual Information

While departing from his home field for an aerial application flight, the airplane was not able to get airborne and collided with several fences at the end of the runway. The pilot realized he had left the flaps in the up position. Both wings sustained substantial rearward crushing. The pilot and operator reported no deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to properly set the airplane's flaps prior to takeoff.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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