N334LAAIR TRACTOR AT5022021-07-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT502S/N: 502B-3187

Summary

On July 15, 2021, a Air Tractor AT502 (N334LA) was involved in an incident near Edcouch, TX. 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 inadequate compensation for a gusting wind during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA322. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N334LA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 15, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA322
Location
Edcouch, TX
Event ID
20210715103487
Coordinates
26.290349, -97.949446
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 inadequate compensation for a gusting wind during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-3187
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
AT502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUN VALLEY DUSTING CO
Address
28125 NORMA LINDA RD
City
SAN BENITO
State / Zip Code
TX 78586-5757
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# CEN21LA322