N779DA

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT802S/N: 802A-0779

Summary

On June 01, 2020, a Air Tractor AT802 (N779DA) was involved in an incident near Unalakleet, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the departure, which resulted in a collision with terrain..

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N779DA.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 1, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA052
Location
Unalakleet, AK
Event ID
20200601X62536
Coordinates
63.906112, -160.254440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the departure, which resulted in a collision with terrain..

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
802A-0779
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
AT802AT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-802A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AERO SPRAY INC
Address
50 W SORENSON AVE
City
APPLETON
State / Zip Code
MN 56208-1360
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# ANC20CA052