Accident · 2026-03-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (N5063N)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- OLD RIVER APPLICATORS LLC
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.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA128Flight 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 | 22 | Class 2 (2025-10-01) | 633 total · 350 in this make/model · 554 as PIC · 40 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.