No fatalities
1 Mar 2026: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 B — OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC — Larose, LA
On 1 Mar 2026, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 B operated by OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Larose, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. 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 improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task, which led to a loss of situational awareness.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Fluid levelFluid managementPilot