AIR TRACTOR AT502
Edcouch, TX, July 15, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Edcouch, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.29035, -97.94945 |
| Airport | Skalitsky Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA322 |
| Event ID | 20210715103487 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR |
| Model | AT502 |
| Registration # | N334LA |
| Operator | Sun Valley Dusting Company |
| Owner | Sun Valley Dusting Company |
| 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 inadequate compensation for a gusting wind during takeoff.
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.