N502KBAIR TRACTOR AT5022025-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT502S/N: 502B-2748

Summary

On July 22, 2025, a Air Tractor AT502 (N502KB) was involved in an incident near Hastings, NE. 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 failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA274. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N502KB.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA274
Location
Hastings, NE
Event ID
20250722200605
Coordinates
40.568014, -98.354481
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 failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
502B-2748
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
AT502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEYERS AERIAL SERVICE LLC
Address
422 HIGHWAY 14
City
SUPERIOR
State / Zip Code
NE 68978-7401
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# CEN25LA274