Air Tractor Inc AT-402A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 104 Air Tractor Inc AT-402A airframes on record (built 1989–2012), 48 currently registered. 7 have one or more NTSB accident records (8 records total). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Air Tractor Inc AT-402A accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering.
The pilot’s decision to land on a runway where there was insufficient clearance from obstructions (wheat crop) to operate safely.
The pilot's failure to see and avoid a windmill tower while maneuvering at low altitude.
The pilot’s decision to attempt takeoff at high gross weight, in high density altitude conditions, and with insufficient runway length. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane striking guy-wires during aerial application operations.
The in-flight separation of the attachment hardware at the elevator control pushrod due to maintenance personnel's improper reinstallation of the attachment hardware.
The improper positioning of the hopper vent, which allowed chemicals to escape and cover the airplane's windshield.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. Contributing to the accident was his decision to fly with known hazardous weather conditions in the vicinity.