Air Tractor AT502
Hiawatha, KS — June 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA221 |
| Event ID | 20200608X15025 |
| Location | Hiawatha, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.88250, -95.51833 |
| Airport | Hiawatha Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT502 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.