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July 6, 2010 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N8878S
Garfield, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Garfield, WA
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N8878S
Operator
S & E Mader
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA332
The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he ran out of fuel while spraying crops and initiated a forced landing to a field. The pilot said that he landed hard and the engine separated from the airframe. 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.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Fuel planning-Pilot - C
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN8878S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS & E Mader
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC