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July 3, 1998 · Air Tractor AT301 · N7301Y

Langdon, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Langdon, ND
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT301
Tail Number
N7301Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA236

The pilot stated that en route to dispense chemicals, the engine suffered a total loss of power. A forced landing was made to a rough field, where the airplane nosed over. An examination of the airplane and engine subsequent to the accident did not reveal any mechanical anomalies with the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 3, 1998, at 0900 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT301, N7301Y, impacted the terrain near Langdon Airport, Langdon, North Dakota. The commercial pilot was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the engine lost power one mile out while on approach to the crop field to be sprayed. He said that the forced landing was made in a rough field where the airplane nosed over. The airplane was being operated as an aerial applications flight under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The flight originated in Langdon , North Dakota, at 0850. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was on file. Subsequent to the accident an examination was conducted on the engine. No mechanical anomalies were found. There was compression on all cylinders, the spark plugs had combustion deposits, the magneto sparked, and there was continuity throughout the engine. There was fuel still in the fuel tanks and no contamination was found in the fuel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT301
Tail NumberN7301Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data