Probable cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The commercial rated pilot was performing an aerial application flight in a single-engine, reciprocating powered agricultural airplane. During an application run, the engine lost power and the pilot elected to execute a forced landing in a cotton field. During landing, the aircraft "flipped over", coming to rest in the inverted position. A reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DFW08CA216 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 22, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wisner, Louisiana
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Air Tractor AT-301
- N-number
- N2391Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.