# NTSB Accident FTW97LA134
> **Air Tractor AT-502** · 1997-03-20 · PARAGOULD, AR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA134
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07540
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-03-20
- **Location:** PARAGOULD, AR, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Air Tractor
- **Model:** AT-502
- **Registration:** N7319Y
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees resulting in jammed control surfaces.  A factor was that aircraft control was not possible by the pilot.

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