# Air Tractor AT-502

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0390303
- Manufacturer (registry): AIR TRACTOR INC
- Model: AT-502
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A17SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Air Tractor Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 78
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2021-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-14): TE flap control system · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 19 more. Effective Apr 29, 2021
- [AD 2009-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-11-05): Cracks in the engine mount · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402 and 9 more. Effective Jun 1, 2009
- [AD 2008-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-01): Overturn skid plate kit · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 15 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2006-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-24-10): Wing spar lower cap · Winglets (Aero Spraying Service STC SA00490LA). Effective Jan 8, 2007
- [AD 2006-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-23-14): Rudder and vertical fin hinge attaching structure · Air Tractor AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B and 3 more. Effective Dec 21, 2006
- [AD 2004-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-15): Aft Fuselage Upper Longeron · Air Tractor AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402 and 10 more. Effective Sep 7, 2004
- [AD 2003-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-07-04): Vertical Fin Front Spar Fittings · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A and 8 more. Effective May 22, 2003
- [AD 98-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-01): Flap Actuator Overtravel Stop · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 13 more. Effective Jan 19, 1999
- [AD 97-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-14-05): Fin Front Spar Attachment Fittings · Air Tractor AT-301, AT-302, AT-400 and 5 more. Effective Aug 25, 1997
- [AD 96-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-08): Parking Brake Valve · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 7 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-17) (historical): Overturn skid plate in the cockpit area · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 14 more. Effective Jul 7, 2008
- [AD 2008-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-12) (historical): Cracks in the engine mount · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402 and 9 more. Effective Jun 12, 2008
- [AD 2002-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-09) (historical): Overturn skid plate · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 10 more. Effective Feb 10, 2003
- [AD 2002-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-05) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Winglets (Aero Spraying Service STC SA00490LA). Effective Jan 15, 2003
- [AD 2002-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-11-03) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Winglets (Aero Spraying Service STC SA00490LA). Effective Jun 14, 2002
- [AD 2001-10-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-04-R1) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401 and 11 more. Effective Jun 8, 2001
- [AD 2001-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-04) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-401, AT-401B and 10 more. Effective Jun 8, 2001
- [AD 2000-14-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-14-51) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Air Tractor AT-501, AT-502 and AT-502A. Effective Aug 4, 2000
- [AD 96-23-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-19) (historical): Flap Actuator Overtravel Stop · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 13 more. Effective Dec 18, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB CE-16-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-27): Flight Controls, Trailing Edge (TE) Flap Control System. Issued Oct 31, 2016
- [SAIB CE-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-10): Stabilizers, Rudder Structure. Issued Dec 1, 2015
- [SAIB CE-11-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-41): Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings. Issued Jun 29, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-30): Aircraft Structures. Issued May 9, 2011
- [SAIB CE-05-28](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-28): . Issued Jan 21, 2005

## Registered aircraft (78, first 50)

- [N1004F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1004F): [Aeroag LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROAG%20LLC), [Portland, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Portland), built 1988, S/N 502-0025
- [N1006Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1006Y): [G B Aerial Applications Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20B%20AERIAL%20APPLICATIONS%20INC), [Slaton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Slaton), S/N 502-0031
- [N1007W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1007W): [Air Cover LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20COVER%20LLC), [Frankford, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Frankford), built 1988, S/N 502-0032
- [N1008F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1008F): [Mid-Atlantic Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID-ATLANTIC%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1988, S/N 502-0033
- [N1009L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1009L): [Souther Field Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHER%20FIELD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1989, S/N 502-0036
- [N10114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10114): [Hoppe Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPPE%20AIR%20LLC), [Beaman, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Beaman), S/N 502-0043
- [N10125](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10125): [North Delta Ag Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20DELTA%20AG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sledge, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Sledge), built 1989, S/N 502-0047
- [N10126](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10126): [Quiver River Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUIVER%20RIVER%20FLYING%20LLC), [Doddsville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Doddsville), built 1989, S/N 502-0050
- [N10129](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10129): [Parrish Aerial Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARRISH%20AERIAL%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1989, S/N 502-0051
- [N1012Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1012Z): [Buffalo Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUFFALO%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Monette, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Monette), built 1989, S/N 502-0044
- [N10185](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10185): [Oli Grow LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLI%20GROW%20LLC), [Baskin, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baskin), built 1989, S/N 502-0063
- [N1019S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1019S): [Buffalo Ridge Airspray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUFFALO%20RIDGE%20AIRSPRAY%20LLC), [Milbank, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Milbank), S/N 502-0066
- [N1021B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1021B): [Beachy Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEACHY%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Whittington, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Whittington), built 1989, S/N 502-0062
- [N1022N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1022N): [Boyle Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYLE%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Boyle, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Boyle), S/N 502-0071
- [N1025A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1025A): [Aas LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AAS%20LLC), [Ovid, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ovid), built 1990, S/N 502-0075
- [N1035L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1035L): [Swope Cattle Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWOPE%20CATTLE%20INC), [Anahuac, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Anahuac), S/N 502-0080
- [N1036W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1036W): [Souther Field Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHER%20FIELD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1989, S/N 502-0041
- [N133HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133HF): [Tlc Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TLC%20FLYING%20INC), [Colfax, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colfax), S/N 502-0101
- [N1502U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1502U): [Central Ag Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AG%20AIR%20LLC), [Marion, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Marion), built 1991, S/N 502-0139
- [N1507K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1507K): [Dakota Air Spray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AIR%20SPRAY%20LLC), [Huron, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Huron), built 1991, S/N 502-0142
- [N15102](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15102): [Moes Crop Dusting Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOES%20CROP%20DUSTING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Marysville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Marysville), built 1991, S/N 502-0146
- [N1515G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1515G): [Kidd Clifford L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIDD%20CLIFFORD%20L), [Monahans, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Monahans), built 1991, S/N 502-0152
- [N15189](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15189): [Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20%26%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1991, S/N 502-0155
- [N1519Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1519Z): [Flatland Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLATLAND%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Indianola, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Indianola), built 1991, S/N 502-0156
- [N1529E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1529E): [Roth Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTH%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Milford, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Milford), built 1991, S/N 502-0161
- [N1540S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1540S): [Arthur Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTHUR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Arthur, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Arthur), built 1992, S/N 502-0171
- [N1556W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1556W): [Precissi Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISSI%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Lodi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lodi), built 1992, S/N 502-0185
- [N186DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186DC): [Air Care Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARE%20INC), [Lamar, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lamar), built 1992, S/N 502-0186
- [N198LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N198LA): [Vissair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VISSAIR%20LLC), [Rigby, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rigby), built 1993, S/N 502-0198
- [N321GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321GA): [Hoppe Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPPE%20AIR%20LLC), [Beaman, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Beaman), S/N 502-0069
- [N407CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N407CT): [Crosswind Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSSWIND%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Port Barre, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Port%20Barre), S/N 502-0076
- [N45019](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45019): [Aerial Solutions Of Tennessee LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20SOLUTIONS%20OF%20TENNESSEE%20LLC), [Milan, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Milan), built 1990, S/N 502-0090
- [N4501Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4501Q): [Confederate Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONFEDERATE%20AIR%20INC), [Mcgehee, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mcgehee), S/N 502-0086
- [N4509S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4509S): [Tall Towers Ag Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALL%20TOWERS%20AG%20SERVICE%20INC), [Page, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Page), built 1990, S/N 502-0088
- [N45113](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45113): [Over And Under Flying Service Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OVER%20AND%20UNDER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC%20DBA), [Knox, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Knox), built 1990, S/N 502-0094
- [N4515A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4515A): [B&R Aerial Crop Care Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/B%26R%20AERIAL%20CROP%20CARE%20INC), [Connell, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Connell), S/N 502-0095
- [N4525Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4525Q): [Ag Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AG%20FLYERS%20INC), [Torrington, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Torrington), S/N 502-0100
- [N45313](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45313): [Southampton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Southampton), S/N 502-0103, Registration pending
- [N4536Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4536Q): [Hoppe Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPPE%20AIR%20LLC), [Beaman, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Beaman), S/N 502-0106
- [N4537X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4537X): [Pontiac Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PONTIAC%20FLYING%20LLC), [Pontiac, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Pontiac), S/N 502-0110
- [N4540Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4540Y): [Tlc Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TLC%20FLYING%20INC), [Colfax, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colfax), built 1990, S/N 502-0120
- [N45461](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45461): [Shannon Agricultural Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AGRICULTURAL%20FLYING%20INC), [Clarksdale, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Clarksdale), built 1990, S/N 502-0124
- [N45506](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45506): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1991, S/N 502-0132
- [N4550N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4550N): [Newberg Sky Spray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWBERG%20SKY%20SPRAY%20LLC), [Hector, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hector), built 1991, S/N 502-0131
- [N4551M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4551M): [Cady Leslie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CADY%20LESLIE%20L), [Rock Falls, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rock%20Falls), built 1991, S/N 502-0133
- [N502AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502AR): [Air Care Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Lamar, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lamar), built 1992, S/N 502-0165
- [N502BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502BM): [Precision Ag Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20AG%20AIR%20LLC), [Lake Village, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Lake%20Village), built 1988, S/N 502-0023
- [N502DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502DS): [Air Dusters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20DUSTERS%20INC), [Roggen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Roggen), built 1988, S/N 502-0017
- [N502FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502FA): [Taylors Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLORS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Utica, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Utica), built 1993, S/N 502-0217
- [N502JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502JA): [Hoppe Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPPE%20AIR%20LLC), [Beaman, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Beaman), built 1992, S/N 502-0169

All 78: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (97, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA036), Nov 5, 2025: Air Tractor AT-502 (N7315L), Gueydan, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB CEN25LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA313), Aug 10, 2025: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9193V), Lawrenceville, IL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA197), Jun 6, 2025: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9185F), Grady, AR, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA200), Jun 5, 2025: Air Tractor AT-502 (N45113), Gibson, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff due to an encounter with a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB CEN24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA193), May 19, 2024: Air Tractor AT-502 (N15189), Covert, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper maintenance of the fuel control unit, which resulted in air leakage and a loss of control of fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN23LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA377), Aug 15, 2023: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9082C), Great Bend, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s hard landing on a road and subsequent loss of control, resulting in the airplane impacting a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN23LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA346), Aug 2, 2023: Air Tractor AT-502 (N45453), Halstad, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to…
- [NTSB GAA23WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA061), Jan 31, 2023: Air Tractor AT-502 (N4507U), Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA389), Aug 10, 2022: Air Tractor AT502 (N73194), Appleton, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA22FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA350), Aug 2, 2022: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9184Q), Cheneyville, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control after exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA352), Aug 1, 2022: Air Tractor AT-502 (N407CT), Washington, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an aerial application of a field.
- [NTSB CEN22LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA342), Jul 21, 2022: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1540S), East Grand Forks, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a low-level application pass.
- [NTSB CEN21LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA354), Aug 4, 2021: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1519U), Wooster, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently collided with powerline wires during an agricultural spraying flight, resulting in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA110), Jan 9, 2021: Air Tractor AT-502 (N4540C), Cushing, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA143), Apr 8, 2020: Air Tractor AT 502 (N9185D), Pecan Gap, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from tree, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA013), Oct 22, 2019: Air Tractor AT 502 (N9143F), Lamesa, TX, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude and in close proximity to a wind turbine undergoing maintenance, which resulted in a collision with a tagline rope being held by a worker…
- [NTSB GAA19CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA453), Jul 24, 2019: Air Tractor AT 502 (N15400), Stanton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA19CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA452), Jul 24, 2019: Air Tractor AT 502 (N1509E), Welsh, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a telephone pole during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB CEN19FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA117), Apr 9, 2019: Air Tractor AT 502 (N7314D), Harlingen, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during low altitude flight operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to a sedating medication.
- [NTSB GAA19CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA078), Nov 28, 2018: Air Tractor AT 502 (N843WA), Americus, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA415), Jul 10, 2018: Air Tractor AT 502 (N4509S), De Land, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional…
- [NTSB ERA17LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA326), Sep 15, 2017: Air Tractor AT 502 (N4531K), Union City, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The catastrophic failure of the compressor turbine blades, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation of undocumented, time-limited engine…
- [NTSB CEN17LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA190), May 4, 2017: Air Tractor AT 502 (N144HF), Tahoka, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA321), Jun 15, 2016: Air Tractor AT 502 (N1002L), Delhi, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll as a result of a piece of concrete from the runway impacting the right main landing gear brake during the landing roll,…
- [NTSB CEN16LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA208), Jun 6, 2016: Air Tractor AT-502 (N10325), Ropesville, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA181), May 14, 2016: Air Tractor AT 502 (N1546Z), West, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid cellular tower guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN16LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA154), Apr 18, 2016: Air Tractor AT 502 (N301LA), Kilbourne, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the operator to comply with the terminating action of the airworthiness directive, which resulted in the subsequent failure and separation of the vertical stabilizer due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN15CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA246), May 29, 2015: Air Tractor AT 502 (N1036S), Winnsboro, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA349), Jul 7, 2014: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9185G), Carthage, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inability to climb out of ground effect, which resulted from the pilot using a lower power setting than needed for takeoff due to the mechanic’s installation of the wrong engine torque…
- [NTSB CEN14LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA299), Jun 16, 2014: Air Tractor AT 502 (N9184T), Dell, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude and gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA030), Oct 21, 2013: Air Tractor AT 502 (N1022N), Charleston, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN13LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA426), Jul 20, 2013: Air Tractor AT-502 (N502MH), Shannon, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain an adequate climb rate after encountering a sudden wind shift during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA168), Feb 7, 2013: Air Tractor AT-502 (N198LA), Forrest City, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the left aileron's push-pull rod and hardware. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to apply proper torque to the self-locking nuts.
- [NTSB WPR12LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA433), Sep 22, 2012: Air Tractor AT-502 (N4556S), Firebaugh, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff after the engine stopped producing its full-rated torque while operating in high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain…
- [NTSB CEN12CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA546), Aug 14, 2012: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1021D), Hanley Falls, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a guy wire during an agricultural application pass.
- [NTSB CEN12CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA375), Jun 15, 2012: Air Tractor AT-502 (N45379), Ipswich, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA499), Jul 22, 2011: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1516G), Fergus Falls, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.
- [NTSB WPR11LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA288), Jun 25, 2011: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1022N), Lewistown, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fracture and separation of the fuel bypass line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA278), Jun 21, 2011: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1515P), Blackfoot, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA540), Aug 22, 2009: Air Tractor AT-502 (N4516K), East Grand Forks, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA428), Jul 29, 2009: Air Tractor AT502 (N502AJ), Dundee, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA323), May 29, 2009: Air Tractor AT-502 (N198LA), Mendota, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA064), Dec 16, 2008: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1035F), Dinuba, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB MIA08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA170), Aug 22, 2008: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1520X), Satartia, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in the in-flight collision with a 40-foot-tall antenna.
- [NTSB SEA08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA113), Apr 27, 2008: Air Tractor AT-502 (N1519U), Waitsburg, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA043), Nov 9, 2007: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9192X), Loop City, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven…
- [NTSB CHI07CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA259), Aug 9, 2007: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9195G), Creston, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations.
- [NTSB DFW07LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA165), Jul 20, 2007: Air Tractor AT-502 (N15400), Slaton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: An uncontained failure of the turbine engine's power section for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA255), Aug 5, 2006: Air Tractor AT-502 (N502WQ), Chowchilla, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering resulting from an incapacitating physiological event.
- [NTSB DFW06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA155), Jun 6, 2006: Air Tractor AT-502 (N9195G), Minturn, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

All 97: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (120, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20251105020419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251105020419A), Nov 5, 2025: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N7315L), Gueydan, LA, Substantial damage. The pilot was conducting aerial application operations over a rice field during daylight hours, utilizing the back-to-back spraying method. After completing…
- [Accident 20250810020049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250810020049A), Aug 10, 2025: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9193V), Lawrenceville, IL, Substantial damage. Synopsis on August 10, 2025, at approximately 1321 CDT, agricultural aircraft [privacy data omitted] was involved in a takeoff accident at Klein-Oneal Airport…
- [Incident 20250703011069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250703011069I), Jul 3, 2025: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9195X), Dietrich, ID, No damage. On the fourth load of dry fertilizer that was being applied 10 NE of jerome county, Idaho, he had just finished the load and was returning back to the airport.…
- [Accident 20250606005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250606005919A), Jun 6, 2025: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9185F), Swan Lake, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At approximately 1630 on June 6th,[privacy data omitted] an Air tractor 602 had reloaded with approximately 2,500 lbs of fertilizer and refueled approximately…
- [Accident 20250605006099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250605006099A), Jun 5, 2025: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N45113), Gilkerson, AR, Substantial damage. On June 5, 2025, the airman involved in the accident was conducting agricultural operations near Gilkerson, AR. Visual meteorological conditions and calm winds…
- [Accident 20240518009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240518009869A), May 18, 2024: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N15189), Osborne, KS, Substantial damage. On 05/18/2024 at approximately 8:15 pm CDT, a single engine AT-502 aircraft sustained substantial damage after landing eastbound on a rural road approximately…
- [Accident 20230802008139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230802008139A), Aug 2, 2023: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N45453), Halstad, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot in command (PIC) departed from private asphalt runway with 480 gallons of chemical. PIC stated the aircraft did not accelerate normally and attempted to…
- [Incident 20230520003389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230520003389I), May 20, 2023: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1004F), Atmore, AL, Minor damage. Pilot reported that after part 137 operations, he landed, and discovered what appeared to be gunshot damage to the right inboard flap. The aircraft was…
- [Accident 20220810020929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220810020929A), Aug 10, 2022: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N73194), Appleton, MN, Substantial damage. Aircraft was taking off at aqp (rwy 13) when a gust of wind caused the aircraft to veer to the right and leave the improved (paved) surface of the runway. AWOS…
- [Accident 20220802007959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220802007959A), Aug 2, 2022: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9184Q), Cheneyville, LA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. An Air tractor, model AT-502, departed from a private grass strip near Cheneyville, LA to conduct a 14 CFR part 137 aerial fertilizer application flight. The…
- [Accident 20220801008469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220801008469A), Aug 1, 2022: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N407CT), Port Barre, LA, Substantial damage. An Air tractor, model AT-502, departed in the morning to conduct a 14 CFR part 137 aerial application flight approximately 7 miles away from home base. The…
- [Incident 20220721008419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220721008419I), Jul 21, 2022: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1540S), East Grand Fork, MN, Minor damage. PIC departed a private strip in East Grand Forks approximately 1830 local to conduct aerial spray operations. The pilot departed southerly into the prevailing…
- [Accident 20210804014189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210804014189A), Aug 4, 2021: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1519U), Wooster, OH, Destroyed. Pilot was spraying field and maneuvering above roadway powerlines and below the high-tension powerlines. During a manuever below high tension powerlines, pilot…
- [Accident 20210109004429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210109004429A), Jan 9, 2021: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N4540C), Cushing, OK, Substantial damage. The pilot taxied out to the end of a private strip and noticed the ground was soft. The pilot decided to keep rolling and conduct a soft field takeoff. When…
- [Accident 20200407001749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200407001749A), Apr 7, 2020: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9185D), Pecan Gap, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 04/08/2020 aircraft N9185D while crop-dusting clipped a tree and crashed into a field. Crash was followed by a post-crash fire resulting in the pilot being…
- [Accident 20191022014409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191022014409A), Oct 22, 2019: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9143F), Lamesa, TX, Minor damage. On October 22, 2019, at 1200 CDT, an Air tractor 502, bearing registration number N9143F, registered to wilmington trust co, trustee, collided with a tie line…
- [Accident 20190724015029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190724015029A), Jul 24, 2019: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N15400), Big Spring, TX, Substantial damage. On July 24, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm local time, N15400, an Air tractor AT-502 struck a guy wire and impacted the ground approximately 15 miles west of…
- [Accident 20190724012519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190724012519A), Jul 24, 2019: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1509E), Roanoke, LA, Destroyed. Ag aircraft was spraying on edge of field when the pilot misjudged his altitude and struck leading edge of left wing tip with top of telephone pole. Aircraft…
- [Accident 20190409002669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190409002669A), Apr 9, 2019: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N7314D), Harlingen, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 04/09/2019, the pilot was making his second aerial application for the day. Witnesses on the ground noted the pilot was coming in towards the cotton field…
- [Accident 20181128022979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181128022979A), Nov 28, 2018: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N843WA), Americus, GA, Substantial damage. On November 28, 2018 at approximately 10:15AM an ag aircraft model AT-502 build in 1988 by Air Tractor Inc, crash landed in a field in Americus, Georgia after…
- [Accident 20180710004029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180710004029A), Jul 10, 2018: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N4509S), Deland, IL, Destroyed. PIC stated that he attempted to land following a visible rain shower. The winds created a crosswind scenario at the time of landing. The PIC stated that he…
- [Accident 20170915019409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170915019409A), Sep 15, 2017: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N4531K), Union City, TN, Substantial damage. The commercial pilot was the sole occupant and pilot of aircraft N4531K that departed fulton county airport, Kentucky, Friday, September 15, 2017, at 0915…
- [Accident 20170504004119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170504004119A), May 4, 2017: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N144HF), Tahoka, TX, Destroyed. On may 4, 2017, at approximately 1400 CDT, Air tractor, AT-502B aircraft registration number N144HF, impacted terrain at T-Bar Airport (2F4), in Tahoka, Texas.…
- [Incident 20160808012869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160808012869I), Aug 8, 2016: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9187W), Branch, LA, Minor damage. During spray operation, pilot was aware of power line crossing his field digonally. Pilot began to let down too early and gear snagged top utility line.
- [Accident 20160615012169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160615012169A), Jun 15, 2016: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1002L), Delhi, LA, Substantial damage. During landing roll out applied brakes at about 30 knots. Acft veered hard left and ground looped, breaking off tail wheel and bending tail cone.
- [Accident 20160606006349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160606006349A), Jun 6, 2016: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N10325), Ropesville, TX, Destroyed. On June 6, 2016, at approximately 1316 CDT, pilot was on turn around and setting up a return pass. The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed, which…
- [Incident 20160530008429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160530008429I), May 30, 2016: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N7315L), Gueydan, LA, Minor damage. Pilot stated he saw powerline too late and attempted to climb over it.
- [Accident 20160514005609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160514005609A), May 14, 2016: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1546Z), West, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft was returning to Hillsboro to end the work day. Aircraft was two miles from application field en route back to base when right wing contacted two cell…
- [Accident 20160418004939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160418004939A), Apr 18, 2016: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N301LA), Terry, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft was conducting aerial spraying operations. Aircraft departed with 300 gallons of product and ¾ fuel. It was the pilot?s second load of the morning.…
- [Accident 20150528007589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150528007589A), May 28, 2015: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1036S), Baskin, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot approached with excessive airspeed. He was uncertain he would clear the trees at the end of the runway and elected not to attempt a go-around. He braked…
- [Accident 20140707010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140707010289A), Jul 7, 2014: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9185G), Carthage, IL, Substantial damage. Aircraft made a take-off from a private Farm Strip to the south. From witness accounts, the aircraft went off the end of the grass runway and dragged it…
- [Accident 20140616009909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140616009909A), Jun 16, 2014: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9184T), Dell, AR, Destroyed. On June 16, 2014 at 1126 CDT, an Air tractor 502, N9184T, allegedly lost power on takeoff and collided with a levee at the end of the runway at the primary…
- [Incident 20140604007879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140604007879I), Jun 4, 2014: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9184T), Dell, AR, Minor damage. On June 4, 2014 at 1700 CDT, an Air tractor 502, registered to simpson flying service lost control during landing at simpson landing strip, Dell, AR. Visual…
- [Accident 20131021025959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131021025959A), Oct 21, 2013: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1022N), Charleston, MS, Substantial damage. On 10/21/2013, aircraft N1022N was taking off on runway 180 at 09M with a 5-6 mile head wind. At the point of rotation aircraft was indicating take off, but…
- [Incident 20130825016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130825016059I), Aug 25, 2013: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1519U), Evansville, MN, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he was accomplishing aerial application of a field from west to east along the south edge of a field. He stated he was concentrating on the…
- [Incident 20130802015679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130802015679I), Aug 2, 2013: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N9185G), Gueydon, LA, Substantial damage. After taking on load of fertilizer, pilot advanced prop to come out of feather and checked flight controls for freedom of movement. All appeared normal. When…
- [Accident 20130720013519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130720013519A), Jul 20, 2013: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N502MH), Shannon, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that this was his fourth flight of the day. He loaded 330 gallons of product and 80 gallons of fuel (544 pounds). Max gross for the plane is 8000…
- [Accident 20130207002059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130207002059A), Feb 7, 2013: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N198LA), Forrest City, AR, Substantial damage. The pilot stated after making the first pass, spraying water to test the GPS, he started a left turn. At the top of the turn at about 45 degrees bank suddenly…
- [Accident 20120922021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120922021699A), Sep 22, 2012: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N4556S), Firebaugh, CA, Substantial damage. At aproximately 5:10 pm the pilot was departing a private agriculteral airstrip for the first spraying application for the day. The aircraft was full of fuel…
- [Accident 20120814016979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120814016979A), Aug 14, 2012: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1021D), Hanley Falls, MN, Destroyed. Pilot was making his 3rd pass on the field, but the first pass going north to south along powerlines. Pilot was lining up to make his pass when he spotted a…
- [Accident 20120615013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120615013629A), Jun 15, 2012: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N45379), Ipswich, SD, Substantial damage. On June 15, 2012 at 1645 local time an Air tractor 502 registered to tri-county ag service, inc. was involved in an aircraft accident, when the aircraft…
- [Accident 20110721015299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110721015299A), Jul 21, 2011: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1516G), Fergus Falls, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he lost partial power along with drop in fuel presure. Turned on fuel pump with no result. Was 3-4 mile from ffm airport at 700-800 feet.…
- [Accident 20110624011779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110624011779A), Jun 24, 2011: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1022N), Lewistown, MT, Substantial damage. On June 24, 2011, at 2016 MDT, an AT-502, N1022N, registered to srb aerial applicators, LLC, suffered an engine failure and crash landed in a wheat field 18…
- [Accident 20110621011769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110621011769A), Jun 21, 2011: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 (N1515P), Blackfoot, ID, Destroyed. Pilot stated that he experanced a loss of power on takeoff. Aircraft became airborn cleared a fence when the power decayed, aircraft clipped the tops of trees…
- [Accident 20090822048939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090822048939A), Aug 22, 2009: Air Tractor AT-502 (N4516K), East Grand Fork, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot was surveying field for spraying and was looking for correct field, he looked down at his map and the right wing contacted the ground.
- [Accident 20090729013179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090729013179A), Jul 29, 2009: Airtrc AT502 (N502AJ), Dundee, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft on take off became airborne then lost lift. Aircraft crashed in a muddy soy bean field off of the end of the runway. Upon impact the airacraft…
- [Accident 20090529011239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090529011239A), May 29, 2009: Airtrc AT502 (N198LA), Mendota, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 29, 2009 at 0745 Mr. Donald lee younglove was pilot in command of an agricultural spraying aircraft, air tractor 502, N49PL when he crashed off…
- [Accident 20081216852519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081216852519A), Dec 16, 2008: Airtrc AT502 (N1035F), Dinuba, CA, Substantial damage. During aerial application, the pilot stated that he lost power. The pilot did not have enough altitude to prepare for this landing. He dumped his load and…
- [Accident 20080822843039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080822843039A), Aug 22, 2008: Airtrc AT502 (N1520X), Yazoo City, MS, Destroyed. (-23) Aerial applications operation. While preparing for spray run, aircraft struck unmarked tower and crashed. After impact (with ground) fire destroyed…
- [Accident 20080427832069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080427832069A), Apr 27, 2008: Airtrc AT502 (N1519U), Dayton, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 4-27-2008 at approximately 0830 local time the pilot [privacy data omitted] was acting as pilot in command of N1519U, an air tractor AT-502 operated…

All 120: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (19)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA140630016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140630016), Jun 17, 2014: ENGINE. NOT REPORTED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED, THE ACFT HAD AN ENGINE ISSUE DURING TAKEOFF AND CRASHED INTO FIELD STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE ACFT SHOWED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES AND THE PILOT SUFFE
- [SDR 2013FA0000506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000506), Sep 5, 2013: BOLT. WORN. RIGHT RUDDER PETAL MOUNT ASSY HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR FROM SIDE TO SIDE. BOLT WAS RUSTED IN PLACE AND VERY HARD TO REMOVE. FOUND BOLT SEVERLY GROOVED AROUND SHANK. B
- [SDR 2013FA0000500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000500), Aug 31, 2013: BUSHING. WORN. RT RUDDER PEDAL MOUNT ASSY HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR, PLAY BETWEEN THE BUSHING AND RUDDER MOUNT ASSY AT TOP WHERE BUSHING IS INSERTED FOR THE THROUGH BOLT.
- [SDR 2013FA0000317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000317), Jun 5, 2013: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE WAS WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE DURING THE MANUFACTING PROCESS, THE TAPE RETAINED MOISTURE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION TO THE TORQUE TUBE AND 
- [SDR 2011FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000424), Jun 28, 2011: ENGINE. FAILED. AG AIRCRAFT DUMPED A LOAD AND WAS RETURNING TO LAND WHEN THE PILOT LOST ENGINE POWER. EXECUTED A CRASH LANDING IN A WHEAT FIELD WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE A
- [SDR CA110711005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110711005), Jun 24, 2011: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. (CAN) ACCIDENT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ABOUT 800 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING TO AN AREA OF OPEN, UNEV
- [SDR CA060531008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060531008), Apr 28, 2006: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) THE ENGINE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE LOST POWER IN FLIGHT LEADING TO A FORCED LANDING AND RESULTANT AIRFRAME DAMAGE. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT AND ADVI
- [SDR AUS20030753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030753), Jul 25, 2003: PIPE. WORN. (AUS) ENGINE EXTERNAL NR 2 BEARING OIL SCAVENGE LINE WORN AND LEAKING AT REAR FIRE SEAL. SEAL HAD CONTACTED PIPE WHICH HAD CRACKED IN THE WORN AREA.
- [SDR AUS20030470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030470), May 2, 2003: LONGERON. CRACKED. (AUS) FUSELAGE LONGERON CRACKED IN AREA INDICATED IN SL195.
- [SDR 2002FA0000568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000568), May 1, 2002: BLADE. FAILED. DURING TAKE OFF THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE WAS SHIPPED TO CERTIFIED REPAIR STATION. THE PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS IS IN THE ENGINE TURBINE SECTION: THE COMPRE
- [SDR AU001115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001115), Nov 23, 2000: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. (AUS) LEFT SPAR CAP CRACKED IN AREA OF THE HOLE LOCATED 3 MM (0.118 INCHES) FORWARD ALONG THE BOTTOM FACE AND 8 MM (0.314 INCHES) UP THE HOLE. FOUND DURING MAGN
- [SDR AU990811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990811), Aug 2, 1999: TORQUE TUBE. CRACKED. (AUS) ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CRACKED.
- [SDR AU990517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990517), May 27, 1999: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER NOSE RIBS CRACKED AT THE FORWARD EDGE ALONG THE FLANGE RADIUS.
- [SDR AU980388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980388), Mar 20, 1998: BOLT. SHEARED. (AUS) TAIL WHEEL SPRING TO SWIVEL ATTACHMENT BOLTS SHEARED DUE TO HEAVY LANDING. PART TC: 534.
- [SDR AU980320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980320), Mar 18, 1998: SPRING. BROKEN. (AUS) LT RUDDER/AILERON INTERCONNECT SPRING BROKEN. THE SPRING FAILED ON THE HOOK APPROXIMATELY 10MM (0.393 INCH) FROM THE ATTACHMENT POINT. INVESTIGATION FOUND
- [SDR 97ZZZX4948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4948), Nov 6, 1997: CLAMP. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER CLAMP CRACKED AT BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3780), Jul 30, 1997: CLAMP. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND BLADE CLAMP CRACKED.
- [SDR AU961085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961085), Aug 7, 1996: BRACKET. BROKEN. (AUS) FORWARD FIN ATTACHMENT BRACKET BROKEN IN AREA DESCRIBED IN AIRTRACTOR SB 138 - AIRCRAFT IS FITTED WITH A 6.35MM (0.25IN)PLATE
- [SDR 95ZZZX1378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1378), Mar 2, 1995: STUB SHAFT. FAILED. PILOT NOTED AIR CONDITIONER INOP. REMOVED DRIVE BRACKET ASSY FROM ENGINE. SPLINES WORN OFF OF SHAFT. SPLINES IN ENGINE SHAFT NOT SERVICEABLE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (67, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA04484CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04484CH): Installation of a Reabe Aircraft Improvement Power Gate Control System. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09719AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09719AC): Installation electrostatic spray equipment and controls. Zee Systems Inc
- [STC SA12204WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12204WI): Wing Spar Cap manufacturing process change. Air Tractor Inc
- [STC SA03040CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03040CH): Installation of a digital payload hopper quantity and spray boom pressure indicating system. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA12083IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12083IB): Installation of the Avia Propeller Ltd. model V508H/108/A propeller. MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01995WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01995WI): Spray System Installation. See attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) SA01995WI for required data. Aeronautix, LLC
- [STC SA04676CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04676CH): Installation of a True Quantity Gauge System. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA01851WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01851WI): Installation of a Hydraulic Actuator and Auger. Texas Transland LLC
- [STC SA02266SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02266SE): Installation of a Lever Throttle Quadrant. Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc
- [STC SA01801SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01801SE): Installation of a Kawak Aviation Technologies auxiliary system, and optional ancillary equipment. Air Repair Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA00888SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00888SE): Option 1: Install Walter M601-E11S engine and a Hartzell HC-B3TW-3/T10282N+4 propeller or a Walter M601-E11 engine and an Avia V508-E-AG 106/A propeller per the Master Drawing List and Installation Instructions given in Approved Model List SA00888SE. (Note: Prior to July 17, 2002, the model M601-E11S engine was designated as the model M601-E11 engine). Option 2: Install a Walter M601-D11 engine and Avia V508-E-AG 106/A propeller per Cascade Flying Service Master Drawing List CFS-MDL-0001 Rev G, dated June 15, 2004, and Cascade Flying Service Document CFS-IM-107, Rev A, dated July 29, 2003, “Installation Instructions for Walter Turbine Installation on Air Tractor 300 & 400 Series Ag Aircraft,” or later FAA-approved revisions to these documents. NOTE: The Air Tractor model AT-400, AT-402B, AT-502, AT-502B, and AT-503A airplanes are not eligible for modification under option 2. Cascade Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02135SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02135SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA01323CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01323CH): Installation of a ground single point fueling system. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA04145NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04145NY): Installation of the Flight Data Acquisition Storage and Transmission System (Fast). Amtech Aeronautical Limited
- [STC SA00905SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00905SE): Install modified engine cowl. Cascade Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02205SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02205SE): Installation of a replacement airframe fuel pump in accordance with Cascade Flying Service Master Drawing List FW-CFS545-90, Rev. B, dated October 19, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Cascade Aircraft conversions LLC
- [STC SA01745WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01745WI): Installation of a Cable Cutter System on the Main Landing Gear. Hershey Flying Service Inc
- [STC SA01845WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01845WI): Installation of a Center Windshield. Hershey Flying Services
- [STC SA09873AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09873AC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible lighting system in Air Tractor, Inc. REB Technologies Inc
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02276AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02276AK): Installation of AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable Restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03439CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03439CH): Installation of a Hartzell Propeller model .HC-B4TN-3C/T10702NS (4 Blade). Aero Innovations LLC
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00490LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00490LA): Installation of winglets. Aero Spraying Service Inc
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA02414SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02414SE): Installation of a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41, PT6A-42 or PT6A-42A engine and Avia V508H/106B/A propeller. Cascade Aircraft conversions LLC
- [STC ST03554CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03554CH): Installation of Rotary Gatekeeper and provisions equipment. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA03266CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03266CH): Installation of Reabe Aircraft Improvement modified ram air inlet system 7-1-0-000. Reabe Aircraft Improvement Inc
- [STC SA00403SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00403SE): Installation of Vortex Generators on the wings. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA03199CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03199CH): Install auto fill fuel system. Wilbur-Ellis LLC
- [STC SA01281CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01281CH): Installation of turbine engine and a propeller and optional instrument panel. Johnson Airspray Inc
- [STC SA09464AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09464AC): Installation of a hydraulically operated hopper door and hopper, solid, load leveling, auger system. Texas Transland LLC
- [STC SA02752AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02752AT): Installation of the E-Tec ET-107 System that uses a sequential 24V to 48V Fast Start in order to reduce turbine exhaust gas temperatures (EGT) during engine starts. Air Repair Inc
- [STC SA8121SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8121SW): Installation of freon air conditioner. ZEE Systems Inc
- [STC SA02985CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02985CH): Installation of a Cool Start System in accordance with Installation Instructions , Revision A, dated April 14, 2011, or later FAA Approved revision. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA8764SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8764SW): Installation of an improved cowling, air inlet and filtration system on Model AT-502 in accordance with Frakes Aviation, drawing list FA 7900B,Rev B, dated 11-30-93. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA00770CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00770CH): Replace front 30 inches of fiberglass canopy top with L.P. Aero Plastics Inc. acrylic top in accordance with Reabe Aircraft Improvement Inc. Installation Instructions as listed on AML No. SA00770CH, amended January 14, 2011, or later FAA approved revisions. Reabe Aircraft Improvement Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502/stcs.md

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