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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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