1 fatal · AIR TRACTOR AT-802A · 2020-09-23 · Emmett, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR20LA315
Event ID
20200922X35434
Type
Accident
Date
2020-09-23
Location
Emmett, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.843334, -116.41166
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Model
AT-802A
Registration
N836MM
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s descent below surrounding terrain and his delayed decision to initiate a climb which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were terrain and lighting conditions that affected the pilot’s ability to accurately assess terrain clearance.