N243LAAIR TRACTOR AT5022024-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT502S/N: 502B-3020

Summary

On October 08, 2024, a Air Tractor AT502 (N243LA) was involved in an incident near Corcoran, CA. 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: A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N243LA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA011
Location
Corcoran, CA
Event ID
20241010195296
Coordinates
36.036000, -119.694000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-3020
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
AT502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
H & G FARMS INC
Address
PO BOX 398
City
CORCORAN
State / Zip Code
CA 93212-0398
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# WPR25LA011