On 29 Aug 2019, an AIR TRACTOR AT502 B operated by Ramu - Agriculture Industries was involved in an aviation accident near Gusap, Papua New Guinea. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On August 29, 2019, an Air Tractor AT-502B (P2-SET) operated by Ramu Agriculture Industries struck a tree near Gusap, Papua New Guinea, resulting in fatal pilot injury and destruction of the aircraft. Investigation is under way.
Accident Overview
On August 29, 2019, an Air Tractor AT-502B aircraft, registered P2-SET and operated by Ramu Agriculture Industries, collided with a tree near Gusap, Papua New Guinea. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed in the accident.
Investigation
The Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) is leading the investigation into the occurrence. As the state of manufacture of the aircraft, the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the AIC in its inquiry. All further questions regarding the accident are to be directed to the PNG AIC.