N5128N is a 1998 Air Tractor AT-402A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a P&W PT6A series rated at 500 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Rio Oso, CA. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 1998. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 28 years old
- 1 of 52 Air Tractor AT-402A
2025
1998
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The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, he observed a power transmission wire with no obstructions underneath. He added that he turned around to enter the spray field under the wire, where he observed one wire sagging lower than the other wires. While flying under the power transmission wire, he encountered turbulence, and decided to lower the nose to prevent being pushed into the wire. The tail went up and struck the power transmission wire.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported in the NTSB 6120.1 Form that the wind was calm.
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