MINR · AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301A · 2009-08-22 · New Miner, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN09LA602
Event ID
20090924X21103
Type
Accident
Date
2009-08-22
Location
New Miner, WI, USA
Coordinates
44.156387, -90.005836
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AIR TRACTOR INC
Model
AT-301A
Registration
N3651R
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.