Accident · 2013-02-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-02-07
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (N198LA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SOUTH DELTA AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTH DELTA AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The in-flight separation of the left aileron's push-pull rod and hardware. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to apply proper torque to the self-locking nuts.
Source: NTSB case CEN13LA168Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | None | 62 | Class 2 (2013-01-13) | 22,300 total · 22,300 as PIC · 15 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.