# NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-301

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA306.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Davenport, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 7, 2025 · N23069 · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2025, at 2035 central daylight time, an Air Tractor Inc AT-301 airplane, N23069, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Davenport, North Dakota. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN25LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA283.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hartsburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N2371V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN24LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Andover, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N3165C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude and airspeed during cruise flight likely due to a decrease in engine performance associated with the unauthorized use of automobile fuel, which led to an inflight collision with a tree and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA293.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N36542 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN22LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA354.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lamoni, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2022 · N4326S · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane performance for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA224.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2022 · N31580 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection and maintenance of the engine exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN18LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA356.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Partridge, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N3164K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA288.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2018 · N3169H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a flight control system malfunction were observed.
- [NTSB GAA18CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA371.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N3169D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR16LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA159.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N23923 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an internal catastrophic failure of the master rod crankpin bearing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA399.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Bird Island, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N7311X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit and failure to maintain the airplane's altitude while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA023.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Basin City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2014 · N8878S · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s and the airplane owner’s failure to inspect the engine for cracks in the cylinders as required by an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN14LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA287.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2014 · N8593S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder rod at the link pin. Contributing to the accident was oil starvation to the rod bearing due to the improper flushing of the oil cooler, which allowed metal and other debris in the oil to clog the drain and the led to the…
- [NTSB CEN14LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA284.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Winner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2014 · N8564S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a tailwind and his failure to achieve the proper airspeed for liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN14LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA229.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Hessmer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2014 · N7309Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a full examination of the engine could not be performed.
- [NTSB CEN13LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA472.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Simmesport, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N3655G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control while maneuvering at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN13LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Colome, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2013 · N3168X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine run revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA341.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Farnsworth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2013 · N4421S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR13LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA248.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2013 · N23647 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN13LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA265.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2013 · N23257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention after the door hinge failed and a piece of door glass struck the pilot, resulting in the airplane's descent into the crops and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA163.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Greenbrier, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N7310N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CEN12LA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA589.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ralls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N23960 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the rocker arm journal casting of the rocker arm cap.
- [NTSB CEN12CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA274.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cedar Bluffs, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N3166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA264.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Cheyenne Wells, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N7306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA050.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N3169C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance from known transmission lines.
- [NTSB CEN11LA598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA598.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N73071 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA562.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Nekoosa, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N4345S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA570.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N8764S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA286.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N2362D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA272.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hogeland, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N3661B · Substantial damage
  > Collision with the ground while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA330.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N5097S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA582.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Atkins, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N2309F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during low-altitude flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA412.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edmore, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2010 · N8774S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA332.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N8878S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA262.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · D'Hanis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N3159D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the airplane's flaps prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA185.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Malden, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N3653T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA602.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · New Miner, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N3651R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.
- [NTSB CEN09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA535.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N73102 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA514.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · DeWitt, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N5018S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR09LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N23189 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA385.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brinson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N8587S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N36597 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one engine cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA085.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2009 · N3170C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a sheared propeller blade's pitch change link. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA266.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Jasper, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2008 · N3654T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the primer control was locked during the aircraft preflight. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the fence, the roadway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB DFW08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA216.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Wisner, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N2391Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA251.md): Air Tractor AT-301B · Monticello, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N3161D · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning in that the pilot failed to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane when the loss of power occurred and…
- [NTSB CHI08CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA245.md): Air Tractor 301 · Herreid, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N3161A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of one of the tailwheel bolts on landing and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA223.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N3169R · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the…
- [NTSB DEN08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA105.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N3166H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the total failure of the number 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB DFW08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA086.md): Air Tractor At-301 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4427S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390103', '0390105'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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