N5092JAir Tractor AT5022020-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Air Tractor AT502S/N: 502B-0438

Summary

On June 08, 2020, a Air Tractor AT502 (N5092J) was involved in an incident near Hiawatha, KS. 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 decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA221. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5092J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 8, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA221
Location
Hiawatha, KS
Event ID
20200608X15025
Coordinates
39.882499, -95.518333
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 decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-0438
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
AT502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLOYD'S FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
PO BOX 575
Status
Deregistered
City
WATHENA
State / Zip Code
KS 66090-0575
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# CEN20CA221