N571LAAir Tractor AT5022020-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Air Tractor AT502S/N: 502B-2571

Summary

On May 23, 2020, a Air Tractor AT502 (N571LA) was involved in an accident near Bunkie, LA. 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N571LA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 23, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA190
Location
Bunkie, LA
Event ID
20200523X75238
Coordinates
30.930555, -92.179168
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-2571
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
AT502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10043 HINTERLAND DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PELKIE
State / Zip Code
MI 49958-9296
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# CEN20CA190