Thrush S2R and Air Tractor AT502 accident near San Juan, Outside the U.S., March 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026 at about 12:16 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Thrush S2R (HCCGL) and Air Tractor AT502 (HCCKQ), were involved in the same accident near San Juan, Outside the U.S.. 1 person was killed and 1 person had minor injuries.
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
- March 26, 2026 · about 12:16 pm local time
- Place
- San Juan, Ecuador
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft 1
- Thrush S2R T34
- Registration
- HCCGL · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Damage not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
- Aircraft 2
- Air Tractor AT502 B
- Registration
- HCCKQ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Damage not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record for the Thrush S2R from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- 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 |
The factual record for the Air Tractor AT502 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
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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