Air Tractor AT301 accident near Vereda La Pedrera, Outside the U.S., April 13, 2021
On April 13, 2021 at about 12:10 pm local time, a Air Tractor AT301, registered HK5162, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Vereda La Pedrera, Outside the U.S.. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- April 13, 2021 · about 12:10 pm local time
- Place
- Vereda La Pedrera, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor AT301 NO SERIES
- Registration
- HK5162 · no longer on the register · serial 301-0354
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Off-field or emergency landing during landing (flare/touchdown)
- Miscellaneous/other
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 050° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 20,000 ft
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 29.77 inHg
- Observation at 6:00 am from SKSM, 7 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SKSM 131100Z 05003KT 9999 FEW020 SCT200 25/24 Q1008 RMK A2977
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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