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AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 B accident at Larose, LA, 1 Mar 2026
On March 1, 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
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Mar 2026 AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 B accident near Larose, LA?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Mar 2026 AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Mar 2026 involved an AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 B, operated by OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC, at Larose, LA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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.
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