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August 22, 2008 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N2391Z
Wisner, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wisner, LA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N2391Z
Operator
Hutto S Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA216
The commercial rated pilot was performing an aerial application flight in a single-engine, reciprocating powered agricultural airplane. During an application run, the engine lost power and the pilot elected to execute a forced landing in a cotton field. During landing, the aircraft "flipped over", coming to rest in the inverted position. A reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-(general)-Not specified
Full Narrative
The commercial rated pilot was performing an aerial application flight in a single-engine, reciprocating powered agricultural airplane. During an application run, the engine lost power and the pilot elected to execute a forced landing in a cotton field. During landing, the aircraft "flipped over", coming to rest in the inverted position. A reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN2391Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHutto S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC