# NTSB Accident LAX02LA257
> **Air Tractor AT-301** · 2002-08-22 · DOS PALOS, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA257
- **Event ID:** 20020829X01488
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-22
- **Location:** DOS PALOS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.962223, -120.629997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Air Tractor
- **Model:** AT-301
- **Registration:** N8793S
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue.  Factors in the accident were the inadequate maintenance-repair of the blade, and, inadequate pilot preflight inspections.

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