| Crash location | 39.977223°N, 100.599444°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Cedar Bluffs, NE
41.396946°N, 96.611416°W 230.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N3166W |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 03 May 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Air Tractor Inc AT-301 |
| Additional details: | None |
While conducting an aerial application flight, the pilot noticed that the fuel gauge displayed a low quantity. While attempting to return to an airstrip, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a cornfield. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. In a statement provided by the pilot to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot said that he ran out of fuel. In addition, a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic examined the airplane after the accident and confirmed fuel exhaustion.
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.