# FAA incident reports: Air Tractor AT-402 A list on [Air Tractor AT-402](https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-402.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20240630006469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240630006469A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Leland, MS · Jun 30, 2024 · N9185K · Substantial damage > On the morning of June 30 2024, pilot of AT-402 was carrying loads of 350 gallons out of home strip. By late morning, temperature had reached upper 90'S. The aircraft failed to lift off during departure due to the density altitude. Pilot attempted to dump the… - [Accident 20240606005089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606005089A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Spearman, TX · Jun 6, 2024 · N45123 · Destroyed > On June 6, 2024 at approximately 1424 CDT, an Air tractor 402 registered to and operated by a certificated 137 operator impacted terrain while on an aerial application flight approximately 14 nautical miles south-southeast of Spearman Texas. Aircraft was… - [Accident 20201002012259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201002012259A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Egypt, AR · Oct 2, 2020 · N4540F · Substantial damage > On October 2, 2020 an Air tractor AT-402, N4540F, was conducting spraying operations in the area of Egypt, AR. While edging a rice field with defol 5 the aircraft struck a tree branch overhang. The aircraft impacted the overhang on the right wing about 3/4… - [Accident 20200919012669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200919012669A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Somerton, AZ · Sep 19, 2020 · N45027 · Destroyed > On September 19, 2020 at approximately 20:20 local time, aircraft N45027, crashed off of the end of the runway at Somerton AZ. (AZ25). Upon further investigation it was discovered that the pilot was attempting to perform a night flight training operation. The… - [Accident 20200617011219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200617011219A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Jun 17, 2020 · N1532H · Destroyed > On July 17, 2020 at apprx 1800 hrs local an AT-402, N1532H, sn 402-0852 was conducting aerial application operations dispensing urea at a field apprx 6 miles se of Pine Bluff, AR when the commercial rated pilot turned the aircraft to make another swath run.… - [Accident 20181008016749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181008016749A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Crowley, LA · Oct 8, 2018 · N1500E · Substantial damage > On departure roll left wing caught tall grass on left side of aircraft. Aircraft was pulled into ditch on left side due to drag on left wing resulting in a prop strike, gear collapse, and tail folding to left side. - [Accident 20170824013639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170824013639A.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Pearsall, TX · Aug 24, 2017 · N4532F · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed from T30 airfield in Pearsall, TX for a routine agricultural spraying application. During the flight, the aircraft lost power and made an emergency landing in a field. Due to soft ground, the aircraft nosed over and became inverted causing… - [Accident 20160729011719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160729011719A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Sac City, IA · Jul 29, 2016 · N1016G · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Air tractor N1016G, took-off from carroll IA (cin) about 0900 CDT to apply an aerial application of insecticide and fungicide on a crop field approximately 1 mile south of the Sac City airport (ski). The aircraft struck the east-west powerline static wires… - [Accident 20160329002959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160329002959A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Taylor, TX · Mar 29, 2016 · N4555E · Destroyed > At approximately 1730 hours the operator was exiting the field where he was conducting aerial application of a fungicide. He struck the power line on the north end that was not recognized earlier. The right leading edge departed the aircraft causing the… - [Accident 20110813022059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110813022059A.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TX · Aug 13, 2011 · N10119 · Destroyed > On August 13, 2011, an Air-tractor model at 402, single engine airplane crashed landed north on hwy 117 near Uvalde, TX. PIC reported of conducing part 137 flight operations, when PIC experienced engine power loss then an accelerated stall while flying at 500… - [Incident 20110723016599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723016599I.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Nebraska City, NE · Jul 23, 2011 · N4555E · Minor damage > At 1215 CDT (1715Z) on July 23, 2011, N4555E, Air tractor AT-402, s/n 402-0811, taxied from the runway at the Nebraska City, NE airport (afk) to the ramp. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR part 137. The aircraft taxied into an all terrain vehicle… - [Incident 20080824849479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080824849479I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Maquoketa, IA · Aug 24, 2008 · N1532H · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft developed intermittent power while pilot circled forced landing area. Engine quit and pilot landed with minor damage to tailwheel and props tips. The engine inspected and a tear down was conducted by pro-turbine in hot springs, AR. No problems… - [Accident 20080809844159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080809844159A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Dexter, NM · Aug 9, 2008 · N4555Y · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 9, 2008 at 1245 MDT, a air tractor AT-402 registered to summers spraying service, departed the runway on landing at Richie crockett airstrip, Dexter, new Mexico while on a aerial application flight. Visual meteorlogical conditions prevailed at… - [Accident 20080425844669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080425844669A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Carlsbad, NM · Apr 25, 2008 · N402SK · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot in command attempted the first flight of the day with a full load of fuel and full hopper from a private airfield 10 miles south of artesia, NM. The PIC decided to takeoff up-hill on runway 29 because of the prevailing wind (340@ 23 g 28). The… - [Accident 20070820017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070820017639A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Cary, MS · Aug 20, 2007 · N1027V · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft lost power in flight. Witness heard a screech and a pop then saw smoke. Aircraft crashed in a cotton field. - [Incident 20050713016719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050713016719I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Orangeburg, SC · Jul 13, 2005 · N420SA · Minor damage > (-23) PIC reported that while preparing for aerial application (400 feet AGL) the engine quit. He attempted a forced landing on a hard surface road and while trying to maneuver the aircraft past a power pole at low airspeed the left wing stalled, the pilot… - [Accident 20050302001939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050302001939A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Dumas, AR · Mar 2, 2005 · N1518Z · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 2, 2005, at approximately 1110 CDT, AT-402-402, N1518Z, an agricultural airplane, experienced substantial damage after impacting a power line during agricultural aircraft operations near Dumas, Arkansas. The airplane was owned and operated by… - [Accident 20040607012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040607012139A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Tucker, AR · Jun 7, 2004 · N182PB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On 06/07/04, pilot craig coleman, certificate no. 431511758, while operating aircraft N182PB, an air tractor 402, while performing aerial application on a field, north of Tucker, Arkansas, lost control and impacted ground, aircraft destroyed and one… - [Accident 20040524009389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040524009389A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Beedeville, AR · May 24, 2004 · N4555E · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was landing aircraft in a strong, 90 degree crosswind and lost directional control when he went into "beta" range. - [Incident 20030621014429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030621014429I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Almyra, AR · Jun 21, 2003 · N1012E · Minor damage > (-23) On June 21, 2003, at 0740 central daylight savings time, an air tractor at 402 agriculture airplane N1012E, recieved minor damage during a forced landing following the loss of engine power near Almyra Arkansas. The airplane was registered to lonnie's… - [Accident 20020520011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020520011209A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Hughes, AR · May 20, 2002 · N91660 · No damage > (-23) On may 20, 2002, approximately 0740 central daylight time, an air tractor 402 agricultural airplane, N91660, sustained substantial damage while landing at a private grass airstrip near Hughes, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the… - [Accident 20010621019609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010621019609A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Catron, MO · Jun 21, 2001 · N91966 · No damage > (-23) The pilot was on his second spray flight of the day. His first was conducted in the morning and this flight was scheduled to follow, but due to weather, was delayed until the evening. During a pass of the field, approximately 50 feet AGL, the pilot… - [Incident 20010217002009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010217002009I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Tulare, CA · Feb 17, 2001 · N9190V · Minor damage > (-23) On 2/17/01 at approx. 10:15 PST the a/c struck an electrical power line located at 21777 rd 68 Tulare CA. The power line was severed and the a/c sustained minor damage. There were no injuries. The pilot reported that he had just completed a field and… - [Incident 20000708035519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708035519I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Hereford, TX · Jul 8, 2000 · N402Z · Minor damage > (-23)Aircraft was performing aerial application to chemicals to a cotton field approximately three miles south of Hereford TX, and one mile northeast of us hwy 385, when the aircraft struck a vertical water stand pipe (used for water venting irrigation… - [Accident 19990818012649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990818012649A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Holly Bluff, MS · Aug 18, 1999 · N1510Z · Substantial damage > Acft was involved with aerial application when its right wing struck a tree, and the acft struck the ground and cartwheeled, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) pilot stated that during swath run into field his windscreen became contaminated with overspray… - [Accident 19990817012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990817012409A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Snyder, TX · Aug 17, 1999 · N4523L · Substantial damage > Acft engine failed during aerial application, the pilot made an emergency landing in a corn field, and the acft sustained substantial damage on landing. (-23) on August 17, 1999 the pilot damaged the landing gear and propeller during a power out landing in… - [Incident 19990518005439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990518005439I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Holly Bluff, MS · May 18, 1999 · N9185K · Minor damage > Acft struck power lines during aerial application, made an emergency landing in a field, the wheels became stuck in the ground, and the acft rolled over, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) during aerial application, pilot came over top of trees and struck… - [Accident 19980507046869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980507046869A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Forrest City, AR · May 7, 1998 · N91660 · No damage > (-23) The pilot was making an easterly swath ren over a rice field. The sun was in the east (07:00 local time). The windshield had some spray particles on it from previous swath runs. These two factors combined caused the forward visibility to be poor. The… - [Accident 19970317003269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970317003269A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Mar 17, 1997 · N1524R · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Tty (-23) air tractor AT-402, N1524R, was destroyed when it impacted and antenna tower while maneuvering for a pass to apply fertilizer to a field of winter wheat, the airplane's right wing impacted approximately 5 feet below the top of the 204 foot tall… - [Accident 19960924029659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960924029659A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Slocomb, AL · Sep 24, 1996 · N9130M · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Made steep procedure turn stalled and impacted inverted. Entered high speed stall. Had prior same but walked away. - [Accident 19960921029039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960921029039A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Mayersville, MS · Sep 21, 1996 · N1517G · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Collided with trees at end of swath run. Spray run was downwind. Pull up was too late. - [Incident 19950604018159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950604018159I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Taft, TX · Jun 4, 1995 · N1036P · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot departed hunts airport at approx. 12:00 to spray 6 fields of cotton. On third field after about six spray passes were made, pilot flew under a powerline and attempted to go over another spray area. The tail of the aircraft struck the first… - [Incident 19940905032939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940905032939I.md): Airtrc AT402 · Greenwood, MS · Sep 5, 1994 · N1529U · Minor damage > Spraying cotton. Engine lost power. Landed in field. - [Accident 19940505010109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940505010109A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Sikeston, MO · May 5, 1994 · N91966 · Substantial damage > Engine failed on takeoff. Aircraft pitched down violently and struck terrain. Compressor blade failure. - [Accident 19930824030229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930824030229A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Labarre, LA · Aug 24, 1993 · N1508X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Flew into ground on a spray turn around. No evidence of preimpact failure of malfunction found in aircraft. - [Accident 19910721028679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910721028679A.md): Airtrc AT402 · Taft, TX · Jul 21, 1991 · N4523L · Minor damage > On spray pass flew under wires at end of field and struck embankment. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0390205') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-402/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.