# NTSB Accident CEN23LA346
> **AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502** · 2023-08-02 · Halstad, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA346
- **Event ID:** 20230803192785
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-08-02
- **Location:** Halstad, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.21, -96.49
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AIR TRACTOR INC
- **Model:** AT-502
- **Registration:** N45453
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind.

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