N4540FAIR TRACTOR AT4022020-10-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT402S/N: 402-0784

Summary

On October 02, 2020, a Air Tractor AT402 (N4540F) was involved in an incident near Egypt, AR. 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 clearance from a tree limb during a low-level aerial application flight.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA005. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4540F.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 2, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA005
Location
Egypt, AR
Event ID
20201005102087
Coordinates
35.936000, -90.927800
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 clearance from a tree limb during a low-level aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
402-0784
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
AT402F402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-402

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOODLEY AERIAL LEASING LLC
Address
10629 2550 NORTH AVE
City
WALNUT
State / Zip Code
IL 61376-9006
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# CEN21LA005