SERS · Air Tractor AT-402A · 2002-08-25 · Cherokee, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA259
Event ID
20020830X01494
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-25
Location
Cherokee, IA, USA
Coordinates
42.731388, -95.556114
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Air Tractor
Model
AT-402A
Registration
N9032K
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines resulting in the rudder separation and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the power line that was contacted.