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
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
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# CEN24LA261