N1540SAIR TRACTOR INC AT-5022022-07-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502S/N: 502-0171

Summary

On July 21, 2022, a Air Tractor INC AT-502 (N1540S) was involved in an incident near East Grand Forks, MN. 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 failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a low-level application pass.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA342. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1540S.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 21, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA342
Location
East Grand Forks, MN
Event ID
20220726105579
Coordinates
47.930686, -97.012351
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 failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a low-level application pass.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502-0171
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
AT-502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AGRIMAX AVIATION INC
Address
23917 350TH AVE SW
City
FISHER
State / Zip Code
MN 56723-9405
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# CEN22LA342