N402PRAIR TRACTOR INC AT-402B2023-07-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402BS/N: 402B-1282

Summary

On July 29, 2023, a Air Tractor INC AT-402B (N402PR) was involved in an incident near Alta, IA. 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 airplane’s encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in a loss of lift, and subsequent collision with powerlines.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA336. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N402PR.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 29, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA336
Location
Alta, IA
Event ID
20230731192749
Coordinates
42.675000, -95.304200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in a loss of lift, and subsequent collision with powerlines.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
402B-1282
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
AT-402BF402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-402B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARTS FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
173 SCOTT ST
City
STORM LAKE
State / Zip Code
IA 50588-7712
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# CEN23LA336