N502CP

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502BS/N: 502B2632

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 6, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA362
Location
Topeka, KS
Event ID
20210809103654
Coordinates
39.216972, -95.761190
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 continue low-level aerial application flight maneuvers after the low fuel warning light illuminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B2632
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
AT-502BAT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCELWAIN RUSSELL
Address
11599 286TH RD
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
KS 66041-9138
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# CEN21LA362