5N-BTVAIR TRACTOR 401B2018-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIR TRACTOR 401B

Summary

On October 04, 2018, a Air Tractor 401B (5N-BTV) was involved in an accident near Rukubi, NI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Nigeria.

The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIB in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to:

AIB Safety House

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

P.M.B. 016

Ikeja, Lagos

Nigeria

http://www.aib.gov.ng/

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR19WA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft 5N-BTV.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 4, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR19WA036
Location
Rukubi, Nigeria
Event ID
20181204X10727
Coordinates
7.901111, 8.322777
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Model / ICAO
401B

Analysis

On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Nigeria.

The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIB in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to:

AIB Safety House

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

P.M.B. 016

Ikeja, Lagos

Nigeria

http://www.aib.gov.ng/

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR19WA036