AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402B
Alta, IA, July 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Alta, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.67500, -95.30420 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA336 |
| Event ID | 20230731192749 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-402B |
| Registration # | N402PR |
| Operator | BARTS FLYING SERVICE INC |
| Owner | BARTS FLYING SERVICE INC |
| 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 airplane’s encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in a loss of lift, and subsequent collision with powerlines.
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.