NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-301, 1987
15 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 |
|---|---|
| 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\") = 1987
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") = 1987
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 FTW87DPJ08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor 301A · Hollis, OKDuring an aerial application cleanup run, the aircraft's wing collided with a pole and sheared off the outboard five feet. The aircraft then collided with the ground out of control. Exam of the engine and airframe did not disclose any pre-existing failures or…NTSB MIA87LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Belle Glade, FLThe plt stated that he was spraying water to clean out his hopper tank. During approach to land the eng quit. Unable to reach the airstrip the plt landed on a road. On landing rollout on the road he struck a hidden 55 gallon drum with the right wing tip, spun…NTSB MKC87DPG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Tillar, ARThe pilot stated that the prop RPM became erratic. On approach, the prop ran completely out of control, causing the aircraft to nose down into a plowed field just short of the landing area. The a/c hit on the main landing gear, broke them off, then it nosed…NTSB FTW87DRG04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Santa Rosa, TXThe pilot was dusting a sugar cane field which bordered a dirt road with parallel electrical transmission lines. The pilot had been terminating his swath runs by flying underneath the electrical wires at the edge of the field. To prevent becoming a hazard to…NTSB MIA87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MSWhile spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An…NTSB CHI87DER10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Hollandale, MNAfter making a swath run the aircraft pulled up to clear power lines. Witnesses state that the engine cut out and aircraft pitched nose down and began to rotate. They state that the engine regained power just prior to impact. Subsequent investigation failed…NTSB MIA87LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Rolling Fork, MSDuring the swath run, the plt stated that the eng 'barked' once or twice just prior to impact with the trees. The acft hit the trees, rolled inverted & burst into flames. He stated that the seat belt & shoulder harness saved his life. The plt stated that he…NTSB FTW87DRA07Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Anahuac, TXThe acft was substantially damaged when it encountered soft terrain and flipped over during a forced landing. The forced landing was executed following a complete loss of eng power during a swath run on an aerial application flight. The cause of the eng…NTSB MKC87LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301A · Baderville, MODuring an aerial application operation, the pilot experienced a violent engine vibration. He reduced power and attempted an emergency ldg. Acft nosed over on landing. The pilot exited aircraft through side window. Acft caught fire and was destroyed.…NTSB MIA87LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Dundee, MSThe plt stated that when reversing direction after an aerial application maneuver the eng quit. He then landed the acft in a creek due to insufficient altitude to clear trees that were in the flight path. Upon touchdown the acft nosed over and came to rest…NTSB ATL87DKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Atmore, ALDuring landing the aircraft collided with a tractor mowing grass on the runway. The pilot stated that the sunglare on final prevented him from seeing the vehicle on the runway. The tractor's operator apparently did not hear the aircraft because he made no…NTSB DEN87LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Conrad, MTAn ag plt was returning from an aerial application. Six miles from the destination arpt the engine quit. The plt attempted to land on a road but the acft struck the edge of a pit, spun across the road and came to rest facing 180 degrees from the original…NTSB FTW87DPJ06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · El Dorado, OKThe pilot stated that during takeoff from a county road, black smoke started coming out of the engine exhaust. The aircraft then collided with a tree and a post causing substantial damage. It was found that the carburetor heat system had been modified and the…NTSB FTW87DPJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Oluskee, OKDuring aerial application the engine sustained a power loss due to separation of the number 9 cylinder head. During the forced landing in rough terrain the aircraft was substantially damaged.NTSB FTW87DPJ02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-302 · Colony, OKDuring a downwind swath run the number one compressor bearing failed in the ltp 101-600-1A engine which resulted in the engine failing completely. During an attempt to turn into the wind for an emergency landing the left wing tip struck the ground and the…