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October 20, 1994 · Grumman G-164B · N8960H

Jakin, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jakin, GA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N8960H
Operator
Custom Ag and Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA006

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN LOSING ENGINE POWER. HE SELECTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING AREA AND DUMPED THE CHEMICAL LOAD. WHILE MANEUVERING FOR THE LANDING, THE LEFT WING COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND, AND THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER. DURING THE FIELD EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FUEL POURED FROM THE FUEL TANK WHEN THE FUEL CAP WAS REMOVED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY FAILED TO REVEAL A COMPONENT FAILURE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On October 20, 1994, at 1345 eastern daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N8960H, collided with the ground while maneuvering for an emergency landing near Jakin, Georgia. The aerial application flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137, with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was not injured. The flight departed Jakin, at 1343 hours. The pilot departed his private airstrip enroute to a nearby field for a normal spraying operation. Two minutes into the flight, the pilot heard a loud "pop" followed by a complete loss of engine power. The pilot dumped the onboard chemicals load, climbed 300 feet, and maneuvered the airplane to avoid a collision with an irrigation system. While maneuvering for an emergency landing, the left wing collided with the ground. During the on site examination of the airplane, about 50 gallons of fuel was recovered from the fuel system. An examination of the engine failed to disclose a component failure or a system malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN8960H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCustom Ag and Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data