N73194

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT502S/N: 502-0014

Summary

On August 10, 2022, a Air Tractor AT502 (N73194) was involved in an incident near Appleton, 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 directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA389. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73194.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA389
Location
Appleton, MN
Event ID
20220819105769
Coordinates
45.227502, -96.004529
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 directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502-0014
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
AT502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHWENK AIRCRAFT INC
Address
PO BOX 102
City
APPLETON
State / Zip Code
MN 56208-0102
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# CEN22LA389