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June 14, 1994 · Grumman G-164D · N164MC

Gilbert, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Gilbert, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164D
Tail Number
N164MC
Operator
Berrys Flying Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW94LA195

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM A SLOW ROLL WITH AN UNRESTRAINED PASSENGER RIDING STANDING UP IN AN AREA BEHIND THE PILOT'S SEAT. THE MANEUVER DEVELOPED INTO A FLAT INVERTED SPIN. THE PROPERTY OWNER STATED THAT THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO TERMINATE HIS AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING WORK DUE TO HIGH WINDS IN THE AREA. THE PILOT ALLOWED THE FLAG MAN TO RIDE BACK HOME TO ASSIST HIM IN GETTING THE AIRPLANE CHANGED OVER FROM LIQUID TO DRY SPRAYING.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE INADVERTENT STALL WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

Full Narrative

On June 14, 1994, at 1130 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164D, N164MC, was destroyed while maneuvering near Gilbert, Louisiana. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, while his passenger sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the positioning flight. According to the property owner, the pilot was forced to terminate his agricultural spraying work due to high winds in the area. He added that the pilot had asked his flag man to ride back to home base with him to assist in getting the airplane changed over from liquid to dry spraying. The pilot removed a large inspection panel aft of the pilot's seat so the flag man could ride standing up unrestrained. Witnesses observed the airplane enter a flat spin after the airplane became inverted while attempting to perform a slow roll at an estimated altitude between 1,200 and 1,400 feet AGL. The airplane came to rest on a rice field. The engine was found buried in the soft ground, with a 6 inch portion of a propeller blade tip above the ground. The surviving passenger did not make himself available for an interview, nor will he complete a passenger statement form sent to his residence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164D
Tail NumberN164MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBerrys Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data