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May 4, 1994 · Grumman G-164A · N7368
Alexandria, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alexandria, NE
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N7368
Operator
Davenport Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA162
THE AGRICULTURAL AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH WIRES WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A SPRAY APPLICATION. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO FLY THE AIRPLANE BACK TO HIS DEPARTURE POINT AFTER THE IMPACT. THE PILOT STATED HE LOST SIGHT OF THE WIRES WHILE MAKING A SPRAY RUN WHEN HE BECAME PREOCCUPIED WITH THE ROLLING TERRAIN. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED BY THE PILOT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH WIRES.
Full Narrative
On May 4, 1994, about 0830 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A agricultural airplane, N7368, was substantially damaged when it collided with wires while maneuvering for a spray application near Hebron, Nebraska. The private pilot, who was not injured, was able to fly the airplane back to Belvidere, Nebraska, where the flight originated. The flight was operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan under 14 CFR Part 137. The pilot stated he lost sight of the wires while making a spray run when he became preoccupied with the rolling terrain. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN7368
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavenport Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO