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March 24, 1983 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N3652A
Newellton, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newellton, LA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N3652A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA166
APRX 1 MINUTE AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT ENGINE FAILED. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT FLIPPED INVERTED DAMAGING ONE WING TIP AND THE VERTICAL STABALIZER. POST CRASH INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE NUMBER 7 CYLINDER, FROM SPARK PLUG TO SPARK PLUG, WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE HELD THE INTAKE VALVE OPEN, RESULTING IN A POWER LOSS.
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APRX 1 MINUTE AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT ENGINE FAILED. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT FLIPPED INVERTED DAMAGING ONE WING TIP AND THE VERTICAL STABALIZER. POST CRASH INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE NUMBER 7 CYLINDER, FROM SPARK PLUG TO SPARK PLUG, WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE HELD THE INTAKE VALVE OPEN, RESULTING IN A POWER LOSS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CST
Nearest AirportNewellton (1nm W)
Runway24
Runway Length2750 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN3652A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC