Air Tractor AT802 accident near La Riola, Outside the U.S., August 19, 2024
On August 19, 2024 at about 4:20 pm local time, a Air Tractor AT802, registered LVCGS, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near La Riola, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. 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
- August 19, 2024 · about 4:20 pm local time
- Place
- La Riola, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor AT802 A
- Registration
- LVCGS · no longer on the register · serial 802A-0374
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 3.7 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,100 ft
- Temperature: 57°F (14°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.15 inHg
- Observation at 1:00 pm from SANT, 193 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SANT 191600Z VRB02KT 6000 BKN011 OVC017 14/11 Q1021 RERA
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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