Air Tractor AT-301
Wisner, LA — August 22, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 22, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA216 |
| Event ID | 20080918X01496 |
| Location | Wisner, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.90639, -91.75916 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT-301 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The commercial rated pilot was performing an aerial application flight in a single-engine, reciprocating powered agricultural airplane. During an application run, the engine lost power and the pilot elected to execute a forced landing in a cotton field. During landing, the aircraft "flipped over", coming to rest in the inverted position. A reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.