N290LA — 2018 Air Tractor Inc AT-502A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026
N290LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 502A-3137
- Manufacturer
- Air Tractor Inc
- Model
- AT-502A
- Year
- 2018
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- P&w Canada Pt6a-140ag
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ascend Ag Inc — Wall, SD
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with performing a full load landing and the high-density altitude that likely affected aircraft performance during the landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2018 Air Tractor Inc AT-502A).
- Jun 4, 2022registered — Ascend Ag Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N290LA been in an accident?
- Yes. N290LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N290LA?
- N290LA is a 2018 Air Tractor Inc AT-502A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 502A-3137.
- Who is N290LA registered to?
- N290LA is registered to Ascend Ag Inc of Wall, SD. Registration status: active.
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