# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA218.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Breaux Bridge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 3, 2026 · N50050 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2026, about 1320 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602 airplane, N50050, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR26LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA204.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Robbins, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 30, 2026 · N5111A · Substantial damage
  > On May 30, 2026, about 0900 Pacific daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N5111A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Robbins, California. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA251.md): Socata TBM 700 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2025 · N860CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA027.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 8, 2025 · N304PT · Substantial damage
  > On March 7, 2025, about 1740 Alaska standard time, a Pilatus PC-12 airplane, N304PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sleetmute, Alaska. The pilot and nine passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA191.md): Socata TBM 850 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N228CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper airspeed and climb attitude after aborting the landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and…
- [NTSB CEN24FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA064.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Christoval, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 14, 2023 · N188PC · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot and a passenger departed on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight. After about 4.5 hours, while approaching the first planned fuel stop, the airplane was in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). According to air traffic…
- [NTSB WPR22FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA239.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Lind, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N602GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN22LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA228.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Allport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N5007R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from foreign object debris. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s required airframe fuel filter inspection interval.
- [NTSB CEN21LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA254.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N51037 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN19LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA244.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Walls, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2019 · N50634 · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel servicing of the airplane, which resulted in water contamination of the airplane's fuel supply and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN19TA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA131.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Quanah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N602AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during a low altitude aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB GAA19CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA061.md): Socata TBM 700 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N850TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB CEN15LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA276.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Branch, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N5035R · Substantial damage
  > An exceedance of the airplane's takeoff/climb capability, which resulted in a stall during initial climb at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA147.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N5035R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA115.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2013 · N68PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument flight rules conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA275.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2012 · N51037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA625.md): Socata TBM 700 · Mt. Pleasant, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N850SY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly trim the airplane’s rudder during cruise flight, which resulted in a prolonged uncoordinated flight condition, unporting of the fuel tank feed line, and subsequent fuel starvation and engine power loss. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR11LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N5123L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the recent installation of the unmarked tower.
- [NTSB CEN11LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA345.md): Socata TBM-850 · Salem, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N1UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized glide path which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA401.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Knobel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N5192T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the P-3 tube resulting in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA346.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N5202U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N5189P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.
- [NTSB ERA09LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2009 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight weather planning and his continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA084.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Back Gate, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N602KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI07FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA184.md): Boeing 777-222 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N213UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The 777-222's flight crew not maintaining clearance from the parked/standing MD 83 and the airport not coordinating the taxi chart instructions with air traffic control. Contributing to the accident was the MD 83's flight crew not following the taxi chart…
- [NTSB DFW06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA103.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N5003E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude.
- [NTSB DEN06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA060.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N50669 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the impact with a ditch during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA126.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ralls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N9017Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower. Contributing factors were the recency of the tower's construction and the lack of obstruction lights on the tower.
- [NTSB CHI05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA088.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N5015K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. The soft ground was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA098.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N9017Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during take-off. A contributing factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA296.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N562NA · Substantial damage
  > the collision with an elk during the landing roll. The dark night lighting conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA136.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Brookland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA124.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Benkelman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N5192T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the wheat crop and the ground.
- [NTSB FTW03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N602GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing haze.
- [NTSB ATL01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA055.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N50997 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain liftoff airspeed for undetermined reasons. A factor was tree stumps on the departure end of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB SEA00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA192.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Columbia River, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N5111A · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from a transmission power line was not maintained. The power line was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA061.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N50929 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in the inadvertent stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA006.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plains, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N602GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate takeoff with a vehicle on the runway.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52118'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52118

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