AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B
Larose, LA, March 1, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Larose, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.56165, -90.34284 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA128 |
| Event ID | 20260302202571 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-502B |
| Registration # | N5063N |
| Operator | OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC |
| Owner | OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC |
| 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 improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task, which led to a loss of situational awareness.
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.