AIR TRACTOR AT602
Decatur, IL — July 12, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA261 |
| Event ID | 20240715194687 |
| Location | Decatur, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.83546, -88.87356 |
| Airport | DECATUR |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR |
| Model | AT602 |
| 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 inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism.
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.