Jul 13, 1991
Accident
Substantial HECLA, SD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AS HE ATTEMPTED TO JETTISON A LOAD OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL AFTER THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE AN ATTEMPTED DOWNWIND TAKEOFF BY THE PILOT.
NTSB CHI91DTK02