# NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-502B

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DFW05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9086V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during aerial application.
- [NTSB MIA05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA060.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Avon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2005 · N9114W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA055.md): Cessna T-37B · Hollister, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · 66-8003 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots of the AT-502B and the T-37B failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft. Contributing factors included the lack of a transponder and radios on the AT-502B, and the reduced visibility due to…
- [NTSB ATL04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA185.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N90375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB LAX04LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA275.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N5010E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedure by not lowering the wing flaps, which resulted in an inadvertent stall as the pilot attempted to climb out of ground effect to clear a corn crop at the end of the runway. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB FTW04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N60713 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA151.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Weldon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2004 · N5002D · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during approach to landing, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW04CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Tarzan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N61407 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed suitable for flight. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and tail wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW04CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA112.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N5196J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, and his failure to establish a climb. Factors were the high density altitude and crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA289.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N5007G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.
- [NTSB FTW03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA158.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9086M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.
- [NTSB FTW03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N60819 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA088.md): Air Tractor 502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N6037H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to use on-board communication radios to advise takeoff and landing intentions, the reduction of visibility of the pilot-in-command of N6037H due to sun glare during takeoff, and the poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command of…
- [NTSB FTW03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA098.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N61802 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA161.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Rigby, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N6146G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of one or more compressor turbine blades resulting in a shutdown of the engine during initial climb resulting in a forced landing. Contributing factors were the eroded condition of the compressor turbine guide vane nozzles and the ditch which the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA116.md): Air Tractor 502B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N9074H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA086.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Extension, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB FTW01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA147.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N6181Q · Substantial damage
  > the improper decision of the driver of the vehicle(ATV) to enter an active airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA063.md): Air Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N257LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB MIA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA150.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N6067A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to compressor turbine blade separation.
- [NTSB MIA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA037.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N50470 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with known wires along the swath run, and a loss of directional control on landing roll due to flight control damage sustained during the in-flight…
- [NTSB FTW00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA246.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N61389 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA00LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA237.md): Air Tractor 502B · Perthshire, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N90158 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a weight and balance check that resulted in overloading of the airplane with spraying material, for the weather conditions that existed at the time of takeoff. Factors in this accident were extremely high temperatures, which…
- [NTSB FTW00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA008.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bay City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N61768 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's encounter with the airplane's wake turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N5092G · Substantial damage
  > The P3 air line disconnected at the P3 air filter housing, and a 'B' nut not being safetied by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA249.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N5005G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA221.md): Air Tractor 502B · Guthrie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N6042K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation prior to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were an inadequate wind direction indicator, a sudden windshift, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI99FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA267.md): Air Tractor AT502B · Giltner, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N5008Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire. A factor was the guy wire.
- [NTSB FTW99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA196.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Marvel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper takeoff airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA009.md): Air Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N6037N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.
- [NTSB FTW99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA005.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Ringling, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N502S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the sun glare which impaired the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB FTW98LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA383.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N50620 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerial application. Also causal was the inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N502JF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees at the departure end of the airstrip. Related factors were: high density altitude and trees at the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA140.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N60762 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA100.md): Air Tractor 502B · Eudora, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N6093U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting an aerobatic manuever
- [NTSB FTW96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6050D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow short…
- [NTSB ATL95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA168.md): Air Tractor 502B · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N60237 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane and the high outside air temperature, which would have reduced the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-501 · Marianna, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N6073J · Destroyed
  > A premature liftoff. Factors were the tall, wet grass and a tail wind component.

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390307'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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