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July 23, 2025 · Air Tractor AT-802A · N802BF
Walcott, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Walcott, IA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-802A (2001)
Tail Number
N802BF
Operator
Blue Sky Management
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA285
The pilot reported that he was conducting an aerial application spray pass when the airplane made contact with the crop which pulled the airplane down. The airplane struck the ground. The left wing of the airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was conducting an aerial application spray pass when the airplane made contact with the crop which pulled the airplane down. The airplane struck the ground. The left wing of the airplane was substantially damaged. 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 Time11:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-802A
Tail NumberN802BF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Sky Management
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-65AG · Turboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC