N78MH

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • July 2, 1986Accident

    THE ACFT DPTD THE RWY NORMALLY TO FERTILIZE A NEARBY FLD. THE PIC STATED THAT THE ACFT LOST PWR SHORTLY INTO THE CLIMB AND HE HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LNDG OFF AIRPORT. THE PIC WAS UNABLE TO DUMP THE LOAD OF FERTILIZER ABOARD BEFORE IMPACT IN A RICE FIELD. THE ACFT PROCEEDED TO ROLL UPON IMPACT IN THE FIELD. THE ACFT ENG WAS USING AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THE PIC STATED THAT HE HAD NO PREVIOUS PBLM WITH USE OF THE AUTO GAS IN THIS ACFT. A TRDWN INSP OF THE ACFT ENG DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE MODE

    Air Tractor AT301

  • October 21, 1980Accident

    Carburetor; Material Failure

    Air Tractor AT-301