AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301
Garfield, WA — July 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA332 |
| Event ID | 20100708X44303 |
| Location | Garfield, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.00472, -117.13805 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration that he ran out of fuel while spraying crops and initiated a forced landing into a field. The pilot stated that he landed hard and the engine was separated from the airframe and subsequently broke in half. The airplane’s fuselage and wing were substantially damaged. Despite numerous attempts to contact the pilot, at the time this report was written, the pilot has not responded to the NTSB investigator-in-charge or submitted a completed NTSB pilot/operator 6120.1 form.
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.