Air Tractor Inc AT 502B accident near Somerton, AZ
On November 30, 2014, an Air Tractor Inc AT 502B (airplane) was involved in an accident near Somerton, AZ. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- November 30, 2014
- Place
- Somerton, AZ
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor Inc AT 502B · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.556°N, 114.690°W
- NTSB ID
- 20141130X30132
Official records · WPR15LA048
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On November 30, 2014, about 0115 mountain standard time, a single-engine Air Tractor, Inc. AT-502B, N946TR, impacted an open field near Somerton, Arizona. Tri Rotor Spray and Chemical, Inc., operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as a local aerial application flight. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured; the airplane was destroyed in the postcrash fire. The airplane had departed from a private airstrip about 0110. Visual night meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and a company flight plan had been filed. According to a company representative, prior to the accident the pilot had landed the airplane, and placed 100 gallons of water onboard. The intent was to do a water calibration flight to end his day. After the field had been sprayed with water, the pilot was returning to land. The company representative reported that no radio communications were made prior to the accident between the pilot and other company pilots flying in the area. A company pilot saw a flash as he was taking off. He flew toward the direction of the flash, and saw an airplane engulfed in flames. The pilot landed his airplane near the accident site, but stated that he was not able to get close due to the flames. There were six pilots in the area at the time of the accident. They all reported small areas of patchy fog conditions. Their estimation based on their specific location was that the patchy fog layer was between 150-400 feet above ground level with good visibility. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot, age 55, h
Probable cause
A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
