N3654NAIR TRACTOR AT-301A 1989-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR AT-301A S/N: 0289

Summary

On September 22, 1989, a Air Tractor AT-301A (N3654N) was involved in an incident near Blythe, CA. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO VERIFY THE FUEL SUPPLY PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89DUG09. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3654N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 22, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DUG09
Location
BLYTHE, CA
Event ID
20001213X29388
Coordinates
33.750083, -114.509552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO VERIFY THE FUEL SUPPLY PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Serial Number
0289
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AT-301A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-301

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COUNTRY AIR SERVICE INC
Address
10607 397TH AVE
City
HECLA
State / Zip Code
SD 57446-5903
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# LAX89DUG09