Occurrence Details
On March 30, 2023, an Air Tractor AT-502B aircraft, operated by Arty's Air Service Ltd., was conducting agricultural application operations approximately 29 nautical miles south-southeast of Camrose, Alberta. The aircraft was occupied solely by the pilot. During an application pass, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. There was no post-impact fire, and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was an Air Tractor AT-502B, a single-engine agricultural aircraft. The operator, Arty's Air Service Ltd., was engaged in aerial application at the time of the occurrence.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) classified this occurrence as a Class 4 investigation. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not produce findings or recommendations. They are typically completed within 220 days. The investigation focuses on documenting the circumstances of the occurrence without in-depth analysis.