Air Tractor AT-401

NTSB investigations · 88

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NTSB CEN25LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hamlet, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during low altitude maneuvering.Jun 2, 2025 · N60057 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.Aug 3, 2023 · N6015W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA157Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LAA loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.Mar 26, 2022 · N9192E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Carroll, IAThe wear-related failure of the airframe fuel boost pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.Jul 13, 2021 · N7315P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Burlington, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from guy-wires during low-altitude agricultural operations.Jul 27, 2020 · N9190Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Nekoosa, WIThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off for the agricultural application flight with the airplane over its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions and led to the airplane’s degraded climb…Aug 5, 2015 · N1539U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Wall, SDThe pilot's failure to adjust the airplane's useful load to compensate for the high temperature, which resulted in an insufficient climb rate to clear surrounding terrain, and a runway excursion.Jun 9, 2015 · N4549E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Natchez, LAThe loss of power due to the failure of the No. 2 exhaust valve and rocker boss during takeoff.Aug 24, 2014 · N91968 · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA439Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Wray, COA loss of the No. 1 cylinder’s compression due to a stuck exhaust valve caused by a lack of sufficient valve clearance, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the worn intake and exhaust…Aug 19, 2014 · N4542W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Waco, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.Oct 1, 2013 · N1013R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Victoria, TXThe mechanical failure of the engine power section, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Jan 31, 2013 · N9190B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Kenmare, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.Jun 4, 2012 · N4547Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hardin, MTThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to the fatigue failure of the turbine wheel blades, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspections.Aug 16, 2011 · N1012T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Castroville, TXA loss of engine power due to the failure of the torque sensor bearing.Aug 26, 2010 · N4530L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA420Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Toulin, ILA partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked cylinder and the reduced visibility due to the oil-covered windshield.Jul 21, 2010 · N45297 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IAA failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.Aug 12, 2008 · N45029 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA220Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Lake View, IAThe pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.Jul 26, 2008 · N9193F · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor 401-0860 · Mumford, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 16, 2008 · N15420 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA034Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Soledad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application mission. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit.Dec 6, 2007 · N6024M · DestroyedNTSB DFW07LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Oak Grove, LAA complete loss of power due to failure of the impeller drive gear train and displacement of the blower spring drive mechanism, which resulted in seizure of the propeller shaft/crankshaft. Also causal was the failure of the phenolic separator bracket of the…Jun 6, 2007 · N92PK · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Victoria, TXThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind.Jun 3, 2006 · N9190B · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Garden City, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 1, 2006 · N7318C · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Winnie, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the second-stage turbine wheel as a result of low cycle fatigue.Aug 19, 2005 · N4545W · Minor damageNTSB LAX05LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Calexico, CAa loss of directional control due to a jammed rudder pedal, which prevented the pilot from exercising full rudder control authority.Feb 4, 2005 · N4530L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the ditch.Jul 10, 2004 · N10061 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · San Angelo, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the aborted takeoff.May 19, 2004 · N4508Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT- 401 · Fellsmere, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his overhsooting the pull-up following a spray pass resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then terrain. Contributing to the accident was sunglare that the pilot encountered during the spray…Apr 8, 2003 · N4549N · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Knox, INA 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.Mar 31, 2003 · N45297 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Alamo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.Jan 14, 2003 · N1537R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hearne, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pump rig while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the object.Aug 30, 2002 · N9193Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Las Vegas, NVthe failure of the AT-401 pilot to maintain clearance with the AT-402 airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the unreliable communication radio in the AT-401, the AT-401 pilot's continued flight with known communication radio problems, and the…Nov 30, 2001 · N9186J · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ATL01LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Batesville, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.Aug 28, 2001 · N91922 · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Grand Coteau, LAthe loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted from a fractured #4 cylinder head at the exhaust valve rocker arm boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 9, 2001 · N10140 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01IA246Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Kenesaw, NEThe propeller blade fatigue leading to its tip separating during an aerial application. Factors were no suitable terrain for an emergency landing, high vegetation, and soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.Jul 27, 2001 · N4553K · Minor damageNTSB CHI01LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wire during an aerial application flight. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.Jul 2, 2001 · N4549E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Warsaw, ILthe rocker assembly failure during low level maneuvering. Factors were the soft and sandy terrain and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.May 12, 2001 · N1008Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Panhandle, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Jul 18, 2000 · N6055W · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ripley, CAA loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod from the crankshaft.Jul 13, 2000 · N4508Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Acequia, IDThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate clearance with the irrigation system during initial climb. A contributing factor was the irrigation pivot.Apr 14, 2000 · N1524H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LAThe loss of engine power due to a crack in the #6 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 25, 2000 · N91968 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Caledonia, MSThe failure of the fuel control gear train due to oil contamination. A factor was Inadequate maintenance.Sep 13, 1999 · N45205 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines.Aug 25, 1999 · N15119 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Humphrey, ARFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.Aug 12, 1999 · N1031Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot exceeding the gross takeoff weight which reduced the climb capability and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high temperature and the pilot's failure to use aircraft performance data for the weather…Aug 2, 1999 · N15585 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, IDFuel exhaustion. Carburetor contamination and rough terrain were factors.May 27, 1999 · N6024M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Newellton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog.Oct 8, 1998 · N4531M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · N. Ottawa Twp., MNA loss of engine power due to a worn piston ring. A related factor was the owner exceeded the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul.Aug 28, 1998 · N4543F · DestroyedNTSB ATL98LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 401 · Holly Bluff, MSThe malfunction of the carburetor which resulted in improper fuel flow to the engine.Aug 22, 1998 · N10103 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MSA fire of undetermined origin.Aug 21, 1998 · N1013Z · DestroyedNTSB MIA98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rich, MSa loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain.May 24, 1998 · N1008Y · Substantial damage
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