N3165C

Substantial
None

Air Tractor Inc AT-301S/N: 301-0545

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA241
Location
Andover, MO
Event ID
20240627194561
Coordinates
40.567486, -93.911747
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 inability to maintain altitude and airspeed during cruise flight likely due to a decrease in engine performance associated with the unauthorized use of automobile fuel, which led to an inflight collision with a tree and hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
301-0545
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-301

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OMSTEAD JORDAN J
Address
409 E 10TH ST
City
LAMONI
State / Zip Code
IA 50140-1161
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# CEN24LA241