N2371VAIR TRACTOR INC AT-3012025-07-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301S/N: 301-0420

Summary

On July 23, 2025, a Air Tractor INC AT-301 (N2371V) was involved in an incident near Hartsburg, IL. 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 control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA283. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2371V.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA283
Location
Hartsburg, IL
Event ID
20250723200616
Coordinates
40.236700, -89.427407
Nearest Airport
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Serial Number
301-0420
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-301

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
T&M AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
1823 LAKE RIDGE WEST RD
City
MONTICELLO
State / Zip Code
IL 61856-8072
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# CEN25LA283