NONE · AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 · 2026-03-01 · Larose, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN26LA128
Event ID
20260302202571
Type
Accident
Date
2026-03-01
Location
Larose, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.56199, -90.341075
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Model
AT-502
Registration
N5063N
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task, which led to a loss of situational awareness.