Probable cause
The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot and collision with trees.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the arrival to the airport the wind was light and variable. The airplane touched down on the runway longer and faster than desired, but the pilot did not perform a go-around. The airplane subsequently overshot the end of the runway and collided with trees, which damaged both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN15CA246 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 29, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Winnsboro, Louisiana
- Nearest airport
- Greg'S Flying Service (05LA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Air Tractor Inc AT 502
- N-number
- N1036S
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1990
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.