Final None Jul 23, 2025

N2371V accident at Hartsburg, IL

Air Tractor Inc AT-301 — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at PVT (Hartsburg, IL)

DateJul 23, 2025
Tail numberN2371V
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301 · Air Tractor (all models) · AT3P
LocationPVT — Hartsburg, IL
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA283

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip.

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