N5063NAIR TRACTOR INC AT-5022026-03-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502S/N: 502B-0471

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA128
Location
Larose, LA
Event ID
20260302202571
Coordinates
29.561990, -90.341075
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 improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task, which led to a loss of situational awareness.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
502B-0471
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
AT-502AT5T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-502B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC
Address
12780 HIGHWAY 1
City
SIMMESPORT
State / Zip Code
LA 71369-2205
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# CEN26LA128