No fatalities
30 Jul 2021: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A — AERO TECH INC — Fort Sumner, NM
On 30 Jul 2021, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A operated by AERO TECH INC was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Sumner, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation