N623LAAIR TRACTOR INC AT-402A2023-04-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402AS/N: 402A-1127

Summary

On April 24, 2023, a Air Tractor INC AT-402A (N623LA) was involved in an incident near Good Hope, AL. 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 decision to land on a runway where there was insufficient clearance from obstructions (wheat crop) to operate safely.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA215. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N623LA.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 24, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA215
Location
Good Hope, AL
Event ID
20230503107307
Coordinates
34.090953, -86.851378
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 decision to land on a runway where there was insufficient clearance from obstructions (wheat crop) to operate safely.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
402A-1127
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
AT-402AF402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-402A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEAL AIRCRAFT INC
Address
12106 FM 400
City
SLATON
State / Zip Code
TX 79364-7564
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# ERA23LA215