AIR TRACTOR AT602
Trumann, AR — May 27, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA240 |
| Event ID | 20210601103176 |
| Location | Trumann, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.60145, -90.59085 |
| Airport | McCormick |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR |
| Model | AT602 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to review the weather conditions before the flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction and speed associated with an approaching thunderstorm.
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.