N6174WAIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B2023-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502BS/N: 502B-0351

Summary

On June 05, 2023, a Air Tractor INC AT-502B (N6174W) was involved in an accident near Bakersfield, CA. 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’s improper use of flaps during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA217. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6174W.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 5, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA217
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Event ID
20230606192320
Coordinates
35.082813, -119.002670
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’s improper use of flaps during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B-0351
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
AT-502BAT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHEELER RIDGE AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 80777
Status
Deregistered
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93380-0777
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# WPR23LA217