# N45297: Air Tractor AT-401, registration cancelled 2015-07-17

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 17, 2015
- Exported to: Argentina
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Air Tractor AT-401](https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-401) (registry code 0390204)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A17SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 401-0760
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: May 31, 1990
- Last registry action: June 25, 2015
- Mode S code: A57D3D
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45297
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=45297
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N45297-2015-07-17

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Air Tractor AT-401: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-401.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN10LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA420), Jul 21, 2010: Air Tractor AT-401 (N45297), Toulin, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked cylinder and the reduced visibility due to the oil-covered windshield.
- [NTSB CHI03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA095), Mar 31, 2003: Air Tractor AT-401 (N45297), Knox, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA256), Aug 2, 1994: Air Tractor AT-401 (N45297), Mcgehee, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO A BLOWER BEARING FAILURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20100721039479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100721039479A), Jul 21, 2010: Air Tractor AT-401 (N45297), Bradford, IL, Substantial damage. During aerial application the aircraft lost power at approximetly 200-300 feet AGL. The pilot was able to maneuver the aircraft to an unidentified airstrip…
- [Accident 20030331005589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030331005589A), Mar 31, 2003: Airtrc AT401 (N45297), Knox, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was flight testing aircraft after new engine was installed. Pilot reported loss of oil pressure and engine power. A/c landed in corn field and…
- [Accident 19940801019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940801019969A), Aug 1, 1994: Airtrc AT401 (N45297), Mcgehee, AR, Substantial damage. Engine lost power flying to another spray field. Ground looped in cotton turn row. Blower bearing failure.

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