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May 5, 2026 · Air Tractor AT-602 NO Series · N422TW
El Campo, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
El Campo, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-602 NO Series (2016)
Tail Number
N422TW
Operator
Sug-Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN26LA177
According to the pilot, during the takeoff and initial climb to the south, the airplane encountered a “wind disturbance” which resulted in an uncommanded roll to the left. The left wing subsequently dropped and contacted a small wooden shed. The airplane yawed to the left, crossed a road, and impacted in an adjacent cornfield where it came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and he should have climbed higher to avoid downdrafts from structures located near the runway. The pilot reported the winds were 15 to 20 knots from an unknown direction.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff resulting in a collision with a building during takeoff.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff and initial climb to the south, the airplane encountered a “wind disturbance” which resulted in an uncommanded roll to the left. The left wing subsequently dropped and contacted a small wooden shed. The airplane yawed to the left, crossed a road, and impacted in an adjacent cornfield where it came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and he should have climbed higher to avoid downdrafts from structures located near the runway. The pilot reported the winds were 15 to 20 knots from an unknown direction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 CDT
Nearest AirportTradewind Ag Airport (0.2nm SSE)
Runway17
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width22 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-602 NO Series
Tail NumberN422TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSug-Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-60AG · Turboprop · 1180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4200 ft
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time16:35