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May 12, 1994 · Schweizer G-164B · N8214S

Yuba City, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yuba City, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N8214S
Operator
Sutter Butte Dusters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA117

THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND SETTLED TO THE GROUND SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM AN AGRICULTURAL AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 87 DEGREES F, AND THAT HE HAD 2800 POUNDS OF HERBICIDE ON BOARD. HE STATED THAT THE ENGINE APPEARED TO BE RUNNING NORMALLY. ACCORDING TO FAA DOCUMENTATION, MAXIMUM HOPPER CAPACITY ON THIS AIRCRAFT IS 2000 POUNDS.

NTSB Probable Cause

AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH AFTER TAKEOFF. THE OVER-WEIGHT LOADING OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

On May 12, 1994, at approximately 1500 Pacific daylight time, N8214S, a Schweizer G-164B, sustained substantial damage, when during the initial climb after takeoff from a private farm airstrip near Yuba City, CA, the aircraft stalled and settled back to the ground approximately 400 yards from the runway end. The pilot was uninjured. There was no flight plan filed for the local agricultural application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot stated the engine was running fine during the sequence. Wind conditions were described to be light and variable with no turbulence or gusts during a telephone interview. When he submitted his accident report, he indicated that winds were 5 knots from the south. The pilot reported that he had no idea of his actual gross takeoff weight, and stated that he was loaded with 2,800 pounds of the herbicide LONDAX. According to FAA documentation, maximum hopper capacity of this aircraft is 2000 pounds. The pilot made no turns after takeoff. The pilot had made 39 previous flights in the day but this was the first out of this particular airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8214S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSutter Butte Dusters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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