1 fatal · Air Tractor AT-400 · 1996-07-02 · HUFFMAN, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96FA288
Event ID
20001208X06206
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-02
Location
HUFFMAN, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.059305, -95.090499
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Air Tractor
Model
AT-400
Registration
N501JS
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
corroded flight control components, due to the operator's inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane; the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives, by flying the airplane without proper maintenance and annual inspection; and subsequent failure of a corroded flight control component.