Aviation Accident Summary CHI85LA283

ROSEAU, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N23702

Air Tractor AT301

Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN AIRBORNE ABOUT 15 MIN ENGAGED IN AG SPRAY OPERATIONS WHEN THE PILOT DESCRIBED HEARING A LOUD BAND. ENGINE POWER DECREASED TO IDLE. PILOT LD IN SOFT SOIL AND NOSED OVER INVERTED.EXAM DISCLOSED #2 PISTON HAD FAILED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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