AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401
Jamestown, ND — August 3, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA347 |
| Event ID | 20230803192789 |
| Location | Jamestown, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.92521, -98.75183 |
| Airport | Central Ag Spraying |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-401 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
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.