# NTSB Accident ERA11LA424
> **AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602** · 2011-07-26 · Drew, MS, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA11LA424
- **Event ID:** 20110726X00925
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-07-26
- **Location:** Drew, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.80611, -90.407775
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AIR TRACTOR INC
- **Model:** AT-602
- **Registration:** N8525L
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.

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