AIR TRACTOR AT502
Appleton, MN — August 10, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA389 |
| Event ID | 20220819105769 |
| Location | Appleton, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.22750, -96.00453 |
| Airport | Appleton 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.
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.