Air Tractor AT-401 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 73 events recorded from 1989 to 2014.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2000 | RIPLEY, CA | N4508Y | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod from the crankshaft. |
| Jun 01, 2000 | THIBODAUX, LA | N5028Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen. |
| Apr 22, 2000 | LAWRENCEBURG, TN | N6096P | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve that resulted in the collision with a tree while maneuvering for the forced landing. |
| Apr 14, 2000 | ACEQUIA, ID | N1524H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate clearance with the irrigation system during initial climb. A contributing factor was the irrigation p…The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate clearance with the irrigation system during initial climb. A contributing factor was the irrigation pivot. |
| Jan 25, 2000 | RAYVILLE, LA | N91968 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a crack in the #6 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 13, 1999 | CALEDONIA, MS | N45205 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the fuel control gear train due to oil contamination. A factor was Inadequate maintenance. |
| Aug 25, 1999 | HART, TX | N15119 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines. |
| Aug 12, 1999 | HUMPHREY, AR | N1031Q | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. |
| Aug 02, 1999 | MOORE HAVEN, FL | N15585 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot exceeding the gross takeoff weight which reduced the climb capability and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the …The 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 conditions. |
| Jul 31, 1999 | EDELSTEIN, IL | N61775 | Serious (1) | substantial |
an inadequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occur…an inadequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the corn crop the airplane contacted. |
| May 27, 1999 | JEROME, ID | N6024M | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion. Carburetor contamination and rough terrain were factors. |
| Oct 08, 1998 | NEWELLTON, LA | N4531M | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog. |
| Aug 28, 1998 | N. OTTAWA TWP., MN | N4543F | Incident | destroyed | A loss of engine power due to a worn piston ring. A related factor was the owner exceeded the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul. |
| May 24, 1998 | RICH, MS | N1008Y | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain. |
| May 20, 1998 | IDAHO FALLS, ID | N1009T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power transmission line during an aerial application flight. Factors include a power line located jus…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power transmission line during an aerial application flight. Factors include a power line located just beyond the boundary of the field being sprayed, and the pilot's incorrect judgement of the distance between the wire and his aircraft. |
| Apr 03, 1998 | HIGHMORE, SD | N1008T | Incident | substantial | the pilot failed to abort the takeoff in a timely manner and could not stop on the runway. |
| Mar 23, 1998 | STEELE, MO | N1524H | Incident | substantial | the pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pile of gravel in the taxiway. |
| Jul 08, 1997 | ALTHA, FL | N1509C | Minor | destroyed | the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Apr 18, 1997 | HIGHMORE, SD | N1008P | Minor | substantial | a premature lift-off of the airplane by the pilot in command. |
| Nov 09, 1996 | CALEXICO, CA | N1014N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's premature lift-off from the runway and his failure to attain adequate airspeed. |
| Sep 01, 1996 | BROWNFIELD, TX | N1502F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 30, 1996 | PLAINS, TX | N1558N | Minor | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering after a swath run, which subsequently resulted in a collision with the ter…failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering after a swath run, which subsequently resulted in a collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the adverse wind condition (gusty wind and possible windshear). |
| Jun 15, 1996 | CASH, AR | N1004W | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| May 28, 1996 | LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA | N1549D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terra…failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The high gusty wind condition was a related factor. |
| Aug 22, 1995 | TAFT, TX | N9190Q | Incident | destroyed | THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT CLEARANCE WAS MAINTAINED FROM THE TRANSMISSION LINE. |