# NTSB Accident NYC03TA138
> **AIR TRACTOR 402A** · 2003-06-26 · Pearisburg, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC03TA138
- **Event ID:** 20030707X01025
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-26
- **Location:** Pearisburg, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.260276, -80.80722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AIR TRACTOR
- **Model:** 402A
- **Registration:** N4506L
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing.  Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.

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