AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502
Halstad, MN, August 2, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Halstad, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.21000, -96.49000 |
| Airport | Aslesen |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA346 |
| Event ID | 20230803192785 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-502 |
| Registration # | N45453 |
| Operator | Airborne Custom Spraying |
| Owner | Top Hat Aerial Applicators 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 pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a 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.