AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301
Hartsburg, IL — July 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA283 |
| Event ID | 20250723200616 |
| Location | Hartsburg, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.23670, -89.42741 |
| Airport | PVT |
| 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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip.
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.