N45472AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402A2024-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402AS/N: 402A-0794

Summary

On October 01, 2024, a Air Tractor INC AT-402A (N45472) was involved in an incident near Moffett, OK. 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 tail wheel assembly’s fractured bolt which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45472.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA002
Location
Moffett, OK
Event ID
20241001195238
Coordinates
35.390388, -94.438095
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The tail wheel assembly’s fractured bolt which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
402A-0794
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
AT-402AF402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-402A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RTC AVIATION LLC
Address
13556 US HIGHWAY 277
City
MUNDAY
State / Zip Code
TX 76371
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# CEN25LA002