Air Tractor AT-502B accident near Primavera do Leste, Brazil

1 fatality • Primavera do Leste, Brazil

An agricultural spraying aircraft crashed into terrain and caught fire during operations in Brazil.

What happened

On December 13, 2016, at approximately 1930 UTC, an Air Tractor AT-502B, registered as PR-AJF, was performing an agricultural spraying operation near Primavera do Leste, Brazil. During the mission, the aircraft impacted the terrain, resulting in the destruction of the plane and a post-crash fire. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 2016 AIR TRACTOR AT502 B accident near Primavera do Leste, Brazil?

An agricultural spraying aircraft crashed into terrain and caught fire during operations in Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 2016 AIR TRACTOR AT502 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 2016 involved a AIR TRACTOR AT502 B, at Primavera do Leste, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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