Fort Sumner, NM, USA
N9197F
AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering over a field for the aerial application flight, the airplane’s wing struck a windmill that he did not see. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain and a postimpact fire ensued, which destroyed the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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