NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-301, 1982
14 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
| 1967 | 1 |
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| 1976 | 2 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB 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…NTSB FTW82DA350Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Winnesboro, LAThe pilot was circling the field during alignment for his initial swath run when the aircraft engine failed. During the forced landing the aircraft nosed over and the pilot exited the aircraft without turning off any switches. He stated that fuel was leaking…NTSB FTW82DA336Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSnow AT-301A · Leachville, ARThe pilot stated that while he was in the procedure turnaround for the third swath run. He lost elevator control. The aircraft impacted the ground and cartwheeled. Investigation revealed that the bolt connecting the elevator horn assembly and the elevator…NTSB LAX82DA265Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · San Joaquin, CAThe aircraft engine started running rough on a ferry flight and the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing in a cotton field. During the landing the aircraft nosed over.NTSB LAX82FUJ42Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Yuma, AZThe pilot had completed his last load of the day and was en route back to the airport. According to witnesses, the aircraft entered a nose high attitude, then the nose dropped and the plane entered a spin. It struck the ground before recovering from the spin.…NTSB FTW82DA286Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Rio Hondo, TXImmediately after takeoff, the engine lost power and a forced landing was made in a field of tall cotton. After landing in the cotton field with four-foot-high stalks, the pilot as unable to maintain directional control and the plane was substantially…NTSB FTW82DRJ13Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Clarksville, TXThe pilot stated that he briefed the two flagmen about moving to next row as soon as the aircraft was lined up on the swath run. Both flagmen moved properly until on the fatal pass one flagman did not move and the aircraft struck him. The flagman struck by…NTSB DEN82DTI13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ruyard, MTThe aircraft was refueled prior to takeoff. The pilot reported that the takeoff was normal until about 75 ft off the runway when the engine quit. During a forced landing, the plane touched down in a 3-point attitude, bounced, and then hit the ground in a nose…NTSB FTW82DA202Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · New Deal, TXThe pilot departed an ag strip with a heavily loaded aircraft. Reportedly, the elevation and temperature were 3338 ft and 87 deg. After climbing to about 45 ft AGL, he entered a right turn. At this time, he noticed engine roughness and a loss of manifold…NTSB FTW82DA199Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Eakly, OKThe pilot stated that as he pulled up from a swath run the engine started missing. He then elected to attempt a return to his departure airstrip. While turning toward the field the engine started making a loud noise and lost power. During the forced landing…NTSB FTW82DRG32Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Mcallen, TXThe pilot reported that the engine failed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was substantially damaged when it hit a canal bank at the end of the airstrip. According to the operator, the blower section failed which resulted in the loss of power.NTSB FTW82DA101Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSnow AT-301 · Spearman, TXWhen the aircraft lost power after spraying crops the pilot executed a forced landing in a field. During the landing the aircraft nosed over. Investigation revealed that an induction hose had failed and blocked the carburetor. A service letter relating to…NTSB LAX82DA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Dos Palos, CADuring the takeoff roll the pilot decided that he was not going to clear an 8 foot chain-link fence at the end of the runway. He stated that he pulled the dump-gate, chopped the throttle, and put on the brake but the aircraft went into soft dirt and the right…NTSB DEN82DTI09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Greenough, MTDuring takeoff the aircraft struck a snow berm. The aircraft received substantial damage to both wings and prop. The aircraft had been landed on a county road about a week earlier due to deteriorating weather.