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N5230S accident description

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Crash location 39.497222°N, 90.668889°W
Nearest city Walkerville, IL
39.391714°N, 90.550401°W
9.6 miles away
Tail number N5230S
Accident date 30 Jun 2007
Aircraft type Air Tractor AT-301
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The agricultural airplane received substantial damage after it contacted the corn crop that it was spraying and then impacted terrain. The pilot stated that while maneuvering around tower guide wires, the airplane entered the corn crop and eventually settled into the crop, landing upright.

NTSB Probable Cause

The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application flight. The corn was a contributing factor.

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