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June 22, 1994 · Grumman G-164A · N6535

Parkin, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Parkin, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N6535
Operator
A 1 Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA209

WHILE CONDUCTING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT CONDUCTED A FORCED LANDING TO A PLOWED FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE PROVIDED NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

TOTAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On June 22, 1994, at 0800 central daylight time, a Grumman G- 164A, N6535, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a plowed field near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this aerial application flight and no flight plan was filed. According to the pilot, a complete power loss occurred while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Examination of the engine by an FAA inspector provided no information as to the reason the engine lost power, and the pilot provided no information in that regard. During the forced landing, the airplane nosed over in soft terrain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN6535
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorA 1 Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 2 kt
Visibility11 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourcePILO

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