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May 20, 1994 · Grumman G-164B · N6816Q
Memphis, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Memphis, TN
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6816Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA104
DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A DIKE. THE COLLISION RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. THE PILOT DIVERTED TO A HARD SURFACE RUNWAY. DURING THE LANDING SLIDE, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE EARTHEN DIKE DURING THE SWATH RUN.
Full Narrative
On May 20, 1994, about 1040 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N6816Q, collided with a dike during an aerial application swath. Subsequently, it nosed over during landing at Memphis, Tennessee. The airplane was operated by Thomas Munn, Jr. and Jim Harris, Jr. under 14 CFR Part 137, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed. There were no injuries to the commercial pilot, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Wheatley, Arkansas, about 0800 on the same day. During the dike collision, the right main landing gear was separated from the airplane, and the left main gear was damaged. The pilot diverted to General Dewitt Spain Airport, at Memphis. During the landing slide on the hard surface runway, the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Dewitt Spain (1nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6816Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC