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October 8, 2024 · Air Tractor AT502 B · N243LA
Corcoran, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Corcoran, CA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT502 B (2015)
Tail Number
N243LA
Operator
Lakeland Dusters Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA011
According to the pilot, while maneuvering from base to final, he noticed the fuel control condition lever was in the cut-off position, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. He immediately pushed the power, propeller, and condition levers full forward, but did not observe an expected increase in power. After an unsuccessful attempt to restart the engine, the airplane landed in a cotton field short of the intended runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while maneuvering from base to final, he noticed the fuel control condition lever was in the cut-off position, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. He immediately pushed the power, propeller, and condition levers full forward, but did not observe an expected increase in power. After an unsuccessful attempt to restart the engine, the airplane landed in a cotton field short of the intended runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest Airport10STRIP (0.1nm N)
Runway18/3
Runway Length5280 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT502 B
Tail NumberN243LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLakeland Dusters Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney Canada · PT6-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC