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May 20, 1994 · Grumman G-164A · N9678
Stuttgart, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stuttgart, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N9678
Operator
Heien George
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA174
THE PILOT WAS POSITIONING THE AIRPLANE FROM STUTTGART AIRPORT TO A FARM. DURING THE FLIGHT HE WAS PRACTICING SIMULATED SPRAY RUNS WHEN THE AIRPLANE NOSED DOWNWARD. THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE DESCENT BEFORE THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
WAS THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
On May 20, 1994, at 1315 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N9678, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Stuttgart, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. According to the operator, the pilot was positioning the airplane from Stuttgart Airport (SGT) to the operator's farm. During this flight the pilot was practicing simulated spray runs when the airplane nosed downward. He further reported that the pilot was not able to stop the descent before the airplane impacted the terrain. Numerous attempts to obtain a Pilot/Operator Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, were unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN9678
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeien George
Operating RulePart 91
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 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:14
Weather SourceWFAC