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
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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