N983LA is a 2022 Air Tractor AT-802. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a P&W Canada PT6A-67F rated at 1796 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Eola, TX. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2022. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 4 years old
- 1 of 107 Air Tractor AT-802
2025
2022
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The pilot was performing firefighting activity at the time of the accident. He reported that after scooping a load of water and applying takeoff power, the airplane encountered a large boat wake which caused it to become airborne. However, the pilot did not have sufficient flight control authority to counter act the engine torque. The left float contacted the water, and the airplane veered to the left. The left-wing spar was damaged during the impact sequence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions before the accident that would have precluded normal airplane operation.
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