N41850AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B2022-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502BS/N: 502B-2703

Summary

On August 03, 2022, a Air Tractor INC AT-502B (N41850) was involved in an accident near Melville, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA359. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41850.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA359
Location
Melville, LA
Event ID
20220803105659
Coordinates
30.693000, -91.744000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B-2703
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
AT-502BAT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AERIAL CROP CARE INC
Address
PO BOX 575
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT BARRE
State / Zip Code
LA 70577-0575
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# CEN22LA359