AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B
Melville, LA, August 3, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Melville, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.69300, -91.74400 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA359 |
| Event ID | 20220803105659 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-502B |
| Registration # | N41850 |
| Operator | AERIAL CROP CARE INC |
| Owner | AERIAL CROP CARE INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.
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.