Accident · 2020-06-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-06-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor AT502 (N879JA)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, spin, and loss of control.
Source: NTSB case ERA20LA217Flight 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 | 56 | Class 2 (2019-06-06) | 4,500 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.