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May 25, 2025 · Air Tractor AT-602 NO Series · N260LA

Fremont, OH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fremont, OH
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602 NO Series (2016)
Tail Number
N260LA
Operator
Gibbs Aero Spray
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA212

The pilot of the aerial application airplane reported that the airplane was near its maximum gross weight with chemicals and fuel onboard. He attempted to take off from a turf and asphalt runway that was 2,650 ft long, beginning with asphalt and then becoming turf about one-third down the runway. The pilot further stated that all engine parameters looked normal during the takeoff roll, but when he attempted to rotate, the airplane did not leave the ground. As the airplane neared the end of the runway, he “pulled” the airplane into the air to clear an 8-ft dike at the end of the runway. The airplane cleared the dike but then settled into a marshy area beyond it, contacting trees and coming to rest upright. The airplane’s fuselage and empennage were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that in the future, when winds are variable, it would be wise to re-assess airplane loading.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the aerial application airplane reported that the airplane was near its maximum gross weight with chemicals and fuel onboard. He attempted to take off from a turf and asphalt runway that was 2,650 ft long, beginning with asphalt and then becoming turf about one-third down the runway. The pilot further stated that all engine parameters looked normal during the takeoff roll, but when he attempted to rotate, the airplane did not leave the ground. As the airplane neared the end of the runway, he “pulled” the airplane into the air to clear an 8-ft dike at the end of the runway. The airplane cleared the dike but then settled into a marshy area beyond it, contacting trees and coming to rest upright. The airplane’s fuselage and empennage were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that in the future, when winds are variable, it would be wise to re-assess airplane loading.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:14 EDT
Nearest AirportGibbs Fiel (1nm NNE)
Runway2
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-602 NO Series
Tail NumberN260LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGibbs Aero Spray
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-65AG · Turboprop · 1050
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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