N1012ZAIR TRACTOR AT-502 1989-10-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR AT-502 S/N: 502-0044

Summary

On October 13, 1989, a Air Tractor AT-502 (N1012Z) was involved in an accident near Heafer, AR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INTENTIONAL SWERVE BY THE PILOT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH AND SOFT TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1012Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 13, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC90LA023
Location
HEAFER, AR
Event ID
20001213X29684
Coordinates
35.269359, -90.460662
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INTENTIONAL SWERVE BY THE PILOT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH AND SOFT TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502-0044
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
AT-502 AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUFFALO AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 456
City
MONETTE
State / Zip Code
AR 72447-0456
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# MKC90LA023