Air Tractor Inc AT-502B — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 574 Air Tractor Inc AT-502B airframes on record (built 1994–2025), 327 currently registered. 68 have one or more NTSB accident records (74 records total, 23 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Air Tractor Inc AT-502B accidents
The pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task, which led to a loss of situational awareness.
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and go-around with variable wind direction and speed.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
The pilot’s loss of control during the spray pass, which resulted in impact with vegetation and terrain.
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.
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while at low altitude enroute to their aerial application flights.