N579LAAIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A2022-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802AS/N: 802A-0579

Summary

On May 27, 2022, a Air Tractor INC AT-802A (N579LA) was involved in an accident near Weiner, AR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the telephone pole during a low-level aerial application pass.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA226. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N579LA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 27, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA226
Location
Weiner, AR
Event ID
20220606105188
Coordinates
35.590272, -90.913672
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 maintain clearance from the telephone pole during a low-level aerial application pass.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
802A-0579
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
AT-802AAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
J&J AIR SERVICE LLC
Address
PO BOX 46
Status
Deregistered
City
WEINER
State / Zip Code
AR 72479-0046
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# CEN22LA226