N216TAAIR TRACTOR INC AT-6022025-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602S/N: 602-1227

Summary

On May 23, 2025, a Air Tractor INC AT-602 (N216TA) was involved in an incident near Goudeau, LA. 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 inadvertent encounter with soft terrain conditions during the landing which resulted in a loss of directional and a subsequent nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N216TA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 23, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA187
Location
Goudeau, LA
Event ID
20250527200219
Coordinates
30.871859, -92.014285
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 inadvertent encounter with soft terrain conditions during the landing which resulted in a loss of directional and a subsequent nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
602-1227
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
AT-602AT6T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AT-602

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TAILWINDS AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 331
City
MORGANZA
State / Zip Code
LA 70759-0331
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# CEN25LA187