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
Aircraft Information
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