N8521VAIR TRACTOR INC AT-6022022-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602S/N: 602-0690

Summary

On May 21, 2022, a Air Tractor INC AT-602 (N8521V) was involved in an incident near Sacramento, CA. 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 inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA368. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8521V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 21, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR21LA368
Location
Sacramento, CA
Event ID
20230417107076
Coordinates
38.838611, -121.547220
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 inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
602-0690
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
AT-602AT6T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-602

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JONES FLYING SERVICE
Address
216 W HAMILTON RD
City
BIGGS
State / Zip Code
CA 95917-9793
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# WPR21LA368