Air Tractor AT 402
Somerton, AZ, September 20, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 20, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Somerton, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.55722, -114.68416 |
| Airport | Tri-Rotor Ag Services |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA313 |
| Event ID | 20200920X32151 |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT 402 |
| Registration # | N45027 |
| Operator | Tri-Rotor Spray & Chemical |
| Owner | Tri-Rotor Spray & Chemical |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
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.