AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301
Circle, MT, August 7, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 7, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Circle, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.36969, -105.44059 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA293 |
| Event ID | 20220809105693 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-301 |
| Registration # | N36542 |
| Operator | HARRIS SPRAYING INC |
| Owner | HARRIS SPRAYING INC |
| 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 due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
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.