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Accident: Air Tractor Inc AT-502

Mar 1, 2026 · Larose, LA

NTSB numberCEN26LA128Event id20260302202571

0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
1
Uninjured

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.

NTSB docket CEN26LA128

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Air Tractor Inc AT-502
Registration
N5063N
Year built
1997
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 137: agricultural
Defining event
Maneuvering-low-alt flying Fuel exhaustion

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM)17 nm (31 km) west

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