N528JCAIR TRACTOR AT6022024-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT602S/N: 602-05287

Summary

On July 12, 2024, a Air Tractor AT602 (N528JC) was involved in an incident near Decatur, IL. 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 pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA261. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N528JC.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 12, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA261
Location
Decatur, IL
Event ID
20240715194687
Coordinates
39.835461, -88.873558
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
602-05287
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
AT602AT6T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-602

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FARM AIR INC
Address
11220 E BRICKER HWY
City
ASTORIA
State / Zip Code
IL 61501-8882
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# CEN24LA261