N4441SAir Tractor AT-302 1990-11-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Air Tractor AT-302 S/N: 302-0101

Summary

On November 16, 1990, a Air Tractor AT-302 (N4441S) was involved in an incident near Somerton, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 EXHAUST VALVE WHICH LED TO AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT CRASH LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91DUJ03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4441S.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 16, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91DUJ03
Location
SOMERTON, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24620
Coordinates
32.530483, -114.710784
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 EXHAUST VALVE WHICH LED TO AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT CRASH LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
302-0101
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AT-302 AT3T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HELM FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 251
Status
Deregistered
City
HARVEY
State / Zip Code
ND 58341-0251
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# LAX91DUJ03