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May 16, 1994 · Gulfstream G-164C · N585CK
Weiner, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Weiner, AR
Aircraft
Gulfstream G-164C
Tail Number
N585CK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA163
DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL ON A CULTIVATED FIELD, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A HIDDEN DRAIN AREA. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
On May 16, 1994, at 1100 central standard time, a Gulfstream G-164C, N585CK, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Weiner, Arkansas. The commercial pilot did not receive any injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight. During the takeoff roll on a cultivated field, the right main gear hit a hidden drain area. The airplane nosed over to the inverted position. Top wing ribs and spars were bent. Crushing and buckling was reported in the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and elevator areas.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream G-164C
Tail NumberN585CK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAllied Signal · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 940
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO