Accident · 2017-06-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-06-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- AIR TRACTOR INC AT 602 (N4196Y)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- Wilbur-Ellis Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Wilbur Ellis Co
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to attempt flight with low-level fog in the area, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case CEN17LA244Flight 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 | Airplane | 44 | Class 2 (2017-02-01) | 15,000 total · 245 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.