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March 14, 1994 · Grumman G-164B · N6665Q

Hamburg, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hamburg, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6665Q
Operator
Robinson Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA097

DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERING THE AIRCRAFT LOST PARTIAL ENGINE POWER. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND, BOUNCED TWICE, AND NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. AN INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE FOULED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FOULED SPARK PLUGS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On March 14, 1994, at 1756 central standard time, a Grumman G- 164B, N6665Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the engine lost power during the application of fertilizer. He then proceeded to dump the remainder of his load. The aircraft impacted the ground, bounced twice, and nosed over to the inverted position. An examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the owner revealed that the spark plugs were fouled. The aircraft was released to the owner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:56 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6665Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobinson Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data