NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-301, KS

16 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Air Tractor AT-301. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19762026
NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-301, KS per year, 1976–2026: 16 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'KS' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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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NTSB CEN18LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Partridge, KSThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Aug 29, 2018 · N3164K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Lyons, KSThe 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.May 8, 2013 · N23257 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor At-301 · Plains, KSA loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 26, 2008 · N4427S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Holcomb, KSthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 13, 2006 · N4422S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KSThe pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree.Aug 12, 2004 · N2353W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Liberal, KSthe pilot did not maintain aircraft control. A factor was a low altitude flight maneuver was performed.Jul 28, 1996 · N8837S · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ness City, KSthe failure of a counterweight bolt in the propeller for reasons undetermined. Factors were the wet landing area and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.Jun 26, 1996 · N8883S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Hoxie, KSthe loss of engine power due to the loose nut on the adjustment screw and the jammed exhaust valve on the number three cylinder. A factor in the accident was the ditch.Jun 11, 1995 · N23477 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA106Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Meade, KSthe pilot's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.Mar 21, 1995 · N5237S · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Levant, KSThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions associated with known thunderstorm activity. Factors were the thunderstorm and downdrafts.Jun 5, 1994 · N2344T · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301A · Solomon, KSThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff.May 12, 1993 · N3162A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ulysses, KSFailure of the powerplant cylinder and stall/mush encountered by the pilot in command.Jun 15, 1990 · N3650Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Ellinwood, KSThe partial failure of the engine for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft dirt.Nov 7, 1989 · N3158Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Oakley, KSN8541S collided with a fence and crashed while attempting a forced landing. The plt reports that it took longer than expected to dispense his chemical load and he was critically low on fuel when he departed the working area for the arpt. He got to within 2…Aug 13, 1985 · N8541S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Anthony, KSWhile returning from a spraying operation the aircraft ran out of fuel and the pilot made an emergency landing. In a field. The pilot stated that after rolling for about 300 feet during the landing, he observed a terrace ahead and applied heavy braking. The…Nov 10, 1982 · N23539 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DCQ59Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAir Tractor AT-301 · Subletta, KSJun 10, 1976 · N4349S · Substantial damage