Casualties unknown

2004-06-23: Air Tractor AT-502B (N60713) — Crowley, LA

Crowley, LA, US

On June 23, 2004, an Air Tractor AT-502B (registration N60713) was involved in an aviation accident near Crowley, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot reported the airplane began settling at 75 feet after takeoff, prompting a forced landing in a flooded rice field, where it nosed over and came to rest inverted. No fuel was found in either wing tank.

Accident Summary

A pilot with 20,875 hours of flight experience reported that, shortly after takeoff, the airplane began to settle at an altitude of approximately 75 feet above ground level. The pilot elected to perform a forced landing in a flooded rice field. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

Fuel Observations

Examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in either wing fuel tank. Additionally, no visible evidence of fuel residue was found in the vicinity of the accident site.

Aircraft Condition

The airplane sustained damage due to the dynamic event of the forced landing and subsequent inversion. Specific damage items are not detailed in the available information.

Pilot Information

The pilot, who held a total of 20,875 flight hours, was the sole occupant and reported the incident. No injuries were reported in the source.

Environmental Factors

The forced landing occurred in a flooded rice field, which likely affected the airplane's behavior during touchdown and the subsequent nosing over. However, no further environmental details, such as time of day or weather conditions, are provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040707X00914. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.