N36542AIR TRACTOR INC AT-3012022-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301S/N: 301-0310

Summary

On August 07, 2022, a Air Tractor INC AT-301 (N36542) was involved in an incident near Circle, MT. 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 loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36542.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 7, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA293
Location
Circle, MT
Event ID
20220809105693
Coordinates
47.369685, -105.440590
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
301-0310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-301

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HARRIS SPRAYING INC
Address
PO BOX 56
City
CIRCLE
State / Zip Code
MT 59215-0056
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# WPR22LA293