# NTSB Accident CHI02LA259
> **Air Tractor AT-402A** · 2002-08-25 · Cherokee, IA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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