Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301 near Cedar Bluffs, NE — 2012-05-03

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Date
2012-05-03
Location
Cedar Bluffs, NE, USA
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301
Registration
N3166W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

While conducting an aerial application flight, the pilot noticed that the fuel gauge displayed a low quantity. While the pilot attempted to return to an airstrip, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a cornfield. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported in a postaccident statement that he ran out of fuel. Postaccident examination confirmed fuel exhaustion.

NTSB coding

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