Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On January 10, 2024, about 1010 Pacific standard time, an Air Tractor AT-502A, N6126U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Stratford, California. There were no injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight.
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane failed to develop full power. At approximately 200 feet the engine rolled back to near idle. The pilot’s attempt to vary power lever inputs did not affect engine power output. The pilot maneuvered the airplane between two houses into a grove of small trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
The airplane has been secured for examination.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA070