# NTSB Accident MIA97LA012
> **Air Tractor 400** · 1996-10-21 · SYLVESTER, GA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA012
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06949
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-10-21
- **Location:** SYLVESTER, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.520505, -83.830062
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Air Tractor
- **Model:** 400
- **Registration:** N73080
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Was the pilots intentional disregard for operating the engine contrary to the flight manuals for intentionally exceeding the maximum engine temperature, resulting in creep failure of one of the compressor turbine blades.

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