AIR TRACTOR 401B

Rukubi, October 4, 2018

Event Information

DateOctober 4, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationRukubi
CountryNI
Coordinates7.90111, 8.32278
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberWPR19WA036
Event ID20181204X10727

Aircraft

MakeAIR TRACTOR
Model401B
Registration #5N-BTV
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Nigeria.

The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIB in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to:

AIB Safety House

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

P.M.B. 016

Ikeja, Lagos

Nigeria

http://www.aib.gov.ng/

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.

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