Air Tractor Inc AT-301
Andover, MO — June 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA241 |
| Event ID | 20240627194561 |
| Location | Andover, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.56749, -93.91175 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor Inc |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude and airspeed during cruise flight likely due to a decrease in engine performance associated with the unauthorized use of automobile fuel, which led to an inflight collision with a tree and hard landing.
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.