Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 20, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA283
Location
Edwardsburg, MI
Event ID
20210621103306
Coordinates
41.795600, -86.080800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to identify rising terrain and to maintain terrain clearance from trees during an aerial application pass that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8523Z
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B-2577
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10043 VANDERWEST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PELKIE
State / Zip Code
MI 49958-9227
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# CEN21LA283