AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402
Perryton, TX — June 6, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA216 |
| Event ID | 20240611194437 |
| Location | Perryton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.09177, -100.95169 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-402 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
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.