No fatalities
8 Oct 2024: AIR TRACTOR AT502 B — Lakeland Aviation — Corcoran, CA
On 8 Oct 2024, an AIR TRACTOR AT502 B operated by Lakeland Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Corcoran, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Unintentional use/operationPilotIncorrect use/operation