No fatalities
23 Jun 2025: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B — THOMPSON FLYING SERVICE LLC — Charleston, MO
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.
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