AIR TRACTOR AT502
Corcoran, CA, October 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Corcoran, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.03600, -119.69400 |
| Airport | 10 Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA011 |
| Event ID | 20241010195296 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR |
| Model | AT502 |
| Registration # | N243LA |
| Operator | Lakeland Aviation |
| Owner | H & G FARMS 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
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
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.