What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
Failed to flair for a swath run after a turn around and flew into the ground.
As the FAA filed it
FAILED TO FLAIR FOR A SWATH RUN AFTER A TURN AROUND AND FLEW INTO THE GROUND.
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.
Other reports on N8961H · 2
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Incident 19980527026199ILow Level Operations · Dermott, ARPilot lost engine thrust during aerial application momentarily, recovered then lost thrust again. He decided to land on a dirt road in vicintiy. During landing he touched down on loose dirt and aircraft tipped forward onto turning prop, damaging prop and…Incident 19931201050759ILow Level Operations · Oak Grove, LAAircraft struck a temporary guide wire while performing aerial applications. Made precautionary landing in field.