Accident Air Tractor AT-400A N23787, Thursday 19 November 1998

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Date:	Thursday 19 November 1998
Time:	14:45 LT
Type:	Air Tractor AT-400A
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N23787
MSN:	400A-0430
Year of manufacture:	1982
Engine model:	Garrett TPE-331-1
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Bunkie, LA - United States of America
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	, LA (2R6)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During an aerial application maneuver, a total loss of engine power occurred, and the pilot performed a forced landing. The pilot banked the airplane to avoid power lines and a wooded area. The airplane struck the ground in about a 45 degree nose low attitude. Chemical spillage and fuel leakage hampered an on site examination of the aircraft. The reason for of the engine power loss was not determined.

Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Accident investigation: