# NTSB Accident MIA00LA237
> **Air Tractor 502B** · 2000-08-10 · PERTHSHIRE, MS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00LA237
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21798
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-10
- **Location:** PERTHSHIRE, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.940208, -90.940223
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Air Tractor
- **Model:** 502B
- **Registration:** N90158
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to perform a weight and balance check that resulted in overloading of the airplane with spraying material, for the weather conditions that existed at the time of takeoff.  Factors in this accident were extremely high temperatures, which resulted in a high-density altitude condition.

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