AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B
Bakersfield, CA — June 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA217 |
| Event ID | 20230606192320 |
| Location | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.08281, -119.00267 |
| Airport | Company Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-502B |
| 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’s improper use of flaps during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
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.