N502CPAIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B2021-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On August 06, 2021, a Air Tractor INC AT-502B (N502CP) was involved in an incident near Topeka, KS. 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA362. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N502CP.

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