N4433SAIR TRACTOR AT-301 1990-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AIR TRACTOR AT-301 S/N: 301-0093

Summary

On August 14, 1990, a Air Tractor AT-301 (N4433S) was involved in an accident near Corning, AR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE BY A COLLAPSED AIR INDUCTION HOSE DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY AN UNKNOWN PARTY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DPG08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4433S.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 14, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DPG08
Location
CORNING, AR
Event ID
20001212X23990
Coordinates
36.409309, -90.579452
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE BY A COLLAPSED AIR INDUCTION HOSE DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY AN UNKNOWN PARTY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
301-0093
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AT-301

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MELEX USA INC
Address
1221 FRONT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27609
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# FTW90DPG08