N1519UAIR TRACTOR INC AT-5022021-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502S/N: 502-0154

Summary

On August 04, 2021, a Air Tractor INC AT-502 (N1519U) was involved in an accident near Wooster, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot inadvertently collided with powerline wires during an agricultural spraying flight, resulting in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with the ground.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA354. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1519U.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA354
Location
Wooster, OH
Event ID
20210804103629
Coordinates
40.805100, -81.935100
Nearest Airport
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 inadvertently collided with powerline wires during an agricultural spraying flight, resulting in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502-0154
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
AT-502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# CEN21LA354