No fatalities

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 accident at Jamestown, ND, 3 Aug 2023

Jamestown, ND, United States

On August 3, 2023, an AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 operated by REMMICK DARWIN R was involved in an aviation accident near Jamestown, ND. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Aug 2023 AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 accident near Jamestown, ND?

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Aug 2023 AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Aug 2023 involved an AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401, operated by REMMICK DARWIN R, at Jamestown, ND.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.