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May 26, 1994 · Grumman G-164-A · N5277
La Moure, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Moure, ND
Aircraft
Grumman G-164-A
Tail Number
N5277
Operator
Robert S Aerial Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94DTG01
THE PILOT MADE A WHEEL LANDING, AND HELD THE TAILWHEEL OFF OF THE RUNWAY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. WHEN THE TAILWHEEL CONTACTED THE RUNWAY THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND-LOOPED. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED NO CONTROL OR TAILWHEEL DISCREPANCIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
On May 26, 1994, at 1530 central daylight time, a Grumman Agcat G-164-A, operated by Robert's Aerial Service, Inc., sustained substantial damage when it ground looped during landing roll at La Moure Rott Municipal Airport, La Moure, North Dakota. The commercial pilot was not injured. No flight plan was filed for the aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot reported he had made a wheel landing, as the tailwheel touched down it started spinning and shimmying to the point where he lost directional control. On site inspection of the tailwheel assembly did not reveal any defects. It was not loose or worn and was properly attached. The left landing gear had been severed from the aircraft, damage had been sustained to both sets of wings, the propeller had been bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLa Moure Rott Muni (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3750 ft
Runway Width43 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164-A
Tail NumberN5277
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert S Aerial Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:48