AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 near Castroville, TX — 2010-08-26
Final reportCEN10LA503
- Date
- 2010-08-26
- Location
- Castroville, TX, USA
- Aircraft
- AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401
- Registration
- N4530L
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the failure of the torque sensor bearing.
NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, he was maneuvering the airplane to reverse direction when the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot leveled the airplane and attempted to restart the engine without success. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted several trees and bushes and was substantially damaged. A postaccident engine examination revealed that the torque sensor bearing failed resulting in the shutdown of the fuel system.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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