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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2007 | Soledad, CA | N6024M | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application mission. Contributing t…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application mission. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit. |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Knox, IN | N45297 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the ed…A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain. |
| Jan 14, 2003 | Alamo, TX | N1537R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 15, 1991 | AVON, MS | N73135 | Serious (1) | substantial |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING A TURN WHILE ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE LE…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING A TURN WHILE ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO DUE TO FAILURE OF A PHENOLIC GEAR WHICH DRIVES THE ROTATING MAGNET. |
| May 30, 1989 | CLARKSDALE, MS | N1012H | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING AND DESCENDING OUT OF CONTROL. |