Air Tractor INC AT-502B accident near La Fora, Tiquisate, Gt, June 11, 2011
On June 11, 2011 at about 6:00 pm local time, a Air Tractor INC AT-502B, registered N502BB, was substantially damaged in an accident near La Fora, Tiquisate. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 11, 2011 · about 6:00 pm local time
- Place
- La Fora, Tiquisate, Guatemala · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor INC AT-502B · all AT-502Bs on the register
- Registration
- N502BB · registry record · serial 502B-0618
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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