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April 21, 1994 · Gulfstream G-164B · N8402K

Delaplaine, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Delaplaine, AR
Aircraft
Gulfstream G-164B
Tail Number
N8402K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA131

DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB FOLLOWING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT LOST ENGINE POWER AT ABOUT 60 FEET AGL. INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE PILOT TO EFFECTIVELY PERFORM THE FORCED LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND CART WHEELED ON TOUCHDOWN. INSPECTION OF THE WRECKAGE AND ENGINE BY A FAA AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR AND THE OPERATOR DID NOT RESULT IN DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED.

Full Narrative

On April 21, 1994, at 1045 central daylight time, a Gulfstream AM G-164B, N8402K, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Delaplaine, Arkansas. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the aerial application flight. During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, he reported that he was in his initial climb following takeoff when he lost engine power. He further reported that there was insufficient altitude for him to effectively perform the forced landing. According to the enclosed pilot report, altitude at the time of the loss of power was 60 feet and the airplane "hit hard." An examination of the aircraft and accident scene revealed that the airplane cart wheeled resulting in damage to the wings and fuselage. An inspection of the airplane by a FAA airworthiness inspector did not reveal the reason for the loss of engine power and the operator has been unable to determine why it happened. The aircraft was released to the owner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGulfstream G-164B
Tail NumberN8402K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1 · Turboprop · 660
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:17
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data