MINR · AIR TRACTOR AT-301A · 1995-09-21 · VERO BEACH, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA95LA227
Event ID
20001207X04550
Type
Accident
Date
1995-09-21
Location
VERO BEACH, FL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AIR TRACTOR
Model
AT-301A
Registration
N7304C
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO COMPLY WITH A REQUIRED AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE, RESULTING IN AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE AND EMERGENCY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.