No fatalities

23 Jun 2025: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B — THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC — Charleston, MO

Charleston, MO, United States

On 23 Jun 2025, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B operated by THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Charleston, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of control during the spray pass, which resulted in impact with vegetation and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control during the spray pass, which resulted in impact with vegetation and terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot