N4535KAIR TRACTOR AT-502 1991-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

AIR TRACTOR AT-502 S/N: 502-0104

Summary

On August 16, 1991, a Air Tractor AT-502 (N4535K) was involved in an incident near Clovis, NM. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM RISING/UNEVEN TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AND THE LACK OF VISUAL CUES FOR THE PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4535K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 16, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA114
Location
CLOVIS, NM
Event ID
20001212X17847
Coordinates
34.410987, -103.199958
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM RISING/UNEVEN TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AND THE LACK OF VISUAL CUES FOR THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502-0104
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
AT-502 AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SUNNYSIDE AERO INC
Address
PO BOX 184
Status
Deregistered
City
SCHLATER
State / Zip Code
MS 38952-0184
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN91LA114