Preliminary information
On June 3, 2026, about 1320 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602 airplane, N50050, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural application flight.
The pilot reported that the engine started normally and ran flawlessly for the initial portion of the 5-minute flight. The first indication of a problem was a short surge of engine power, followed shortly afterward by a second surge and an increase in engine temperature. The pilot retarded the power lever in response. Immediately afterward, the engine surged one more time with flames observed at the left exhaust. The engine then completely lost power and the pilot subsequently executed a forced landing to a field.
The airplane remained upright with damage to the aft fuselage. Airframe and engine examinations are planned once the airplane is recovered from the accident site.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for CEN26LA218 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 3, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Nearest airport
- (LFT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Air Tractor Inc AT-602
- N-number
- N50050
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1998
- 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.