Summary
On September 01, 2021, a Air Tractor INC AT-401B (N5081W) was involved in an incident near Storm Lake, IA. 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 maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA393. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5081W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA393