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Air Tractor Inc AT-301

Aircraft Manufacturer: Air Tractor Inc

Model: AT-301

Aircraft Details

Manufacturer Air Tractor Inc
Manufacturer Serial Number 0390103
Model AT-301
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 71 MPH / 62 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 1 seat
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).

43 exact, 5 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
48
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.

2 fatal accidents.

4.2% of recorded accidents were fatal.

84
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.

3,244 (± 201)

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).

Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
1.3%
Exposure
0.4%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 48
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 48 observed): 2008 6, 2009 6, 2010 5, 2011 7, 2012 2, 2013 7, 2014 4, 2016 2, 2018 3, 2022 3, 2024 1, 2025 2. 3 6 9 12 0 6 '08 6 '09 5 '10 7 '11 2 '12 7 '13 4 '14 2 '16 3 '18 3 '22 1 '24 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 48
Maneuvering 30
Enroute 6
Landing 4
Takeoff 3
Initial climb 3
Approach 2
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 119
Aircraft 53
Personnel issues 29
Environmental issues 26
Not determined 11
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 48
None 37
Minor 8
Fatal 2
Serious 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 137 (41)· 091 (7)

Recorded Accidents

All 48 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Davenport, ND N23069 Substantial Serious Enroute unknown
Hartsburg, IL N2371V Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Andover, MO N3165C Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Environmental issues
Circle, MT N36542 Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Lamoni, IA N4326S Destroyed None Maneuvering Not determined
Somerville, TN N31580 Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Partridge, KS N3164K Substantial None Enroute Not determined
Milford, IA N3169H Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Not determined, Aircraft
Hutchinson, MN N3169D Substantial None Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Weiser, ID N23923 Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Environmental issues
Bird Island, MN N7311X Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Basin City, WA N8878S Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Pearsall, TX N8593S Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Environmental issues
Winner, SD N8564S Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hessmer, LA N7309Z Substantial None Maneuvering Not determined
Simmesport, LA N3655G Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft
Colome, SD N3168X Substantial None Maneuvering Not determined
Farnsworth, TX N4421S Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Not determined
Wheatland, WY N23647 Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Lyons, KS N23257 Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Bowling Green, MO N23416 Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft
Greenbrier, AL N7310N Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Ralls, TX N23960 Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft
Cedar Bluffs, NE N3166W Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
McAlpin, FL N3169C Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues

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Airworthiness Directives

Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 26, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →

2 active · 5 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:

Time series

Directives by year

Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.

2002 – 2008 Total 5
Airworthiness directives by year Airworthiness directives by year (total 5 observed): 2002 2, 2003 1, 2005 1, 2008 1. 1 2 3 4 0 2 '02 1 '03 1 '05 1 '08

Recent directives

The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.

AD number Effective date Subject Status
2008-09-10 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A Airplanes Active
2005-13-12 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-402, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes Active
2003-06-01 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A Airplanes Superseded
2002-25-09 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-501, AT-502, and AT-502A Airplanes Superseded
2002-13-02 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A Airplanes Superseded
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