Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR AT502 near Hastings, NE — 2025-07-22

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Date
2025-07-22
Location
Hastings, NE, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR AT502
Registration
N502KB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The pilot performed an aerial application flight to a field using north and south spray passes. After completion of the field application, he maneuvered for a clean-up pass and thought he was at a higher altitude when the airplane collided with a power line to the west of the field. The pilot lost control of the airplane and it impacted terrain resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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