N4503UAIR TRACTOR AT-401 1993-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

AIR TRACTOR AT-401 S/N: 401-0748

Summary

On May 14, 1993, a Air Tractor AT-401 (N4503U) was involved in an accident near Oconto, NE. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AFTER ENCOUNTERING A DOWNDRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA170. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4503U.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 14, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA170
Location
OCONTO, NE
Event ID
20001211X12353
Coordinates
41.140556, -99.759162
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AFTER ENCOUNTERING A DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
401-0748
Model / ICAO
AT-401

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OLSON ARLEN A
Address
74418 M RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ELM CREEK
State / Zip Code
NE 68836-8029
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA170