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N402TR accident description

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Crash location 32.720000°N, 114.287500°W
Nearest city Wellton, AZ
32.672826°N, 114.146882°W
8.8 miles away
Tail number N402TR
Accident date 01 Oct 2013
Aircraft type Air Tractor Inc At 402B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he was reading a map in an effort to identify the correct field to spray while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night conditions. While maneuvering in a turn the pilot did not realize the airplane was descending and subsequently collided with terrain. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

 

 

 

 

 

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s distracted attention and failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering in dark night conditions.

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