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May 23, 1995 · Grumman G-164A · N48538

Ville Platte, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ville Platte, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N48538
Operator
Young S Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA217

ON APPROACH TO THE 1,400-FT GRASS AIRSTRIP, THE AIRCRAFT'S LOWER RIGHT WING STRUCK A LEVEE '...PULLING [IT] DOWN AND TO THE RIGHT....' THE AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER IN A BORDERING DITCH. DUE TO A SERVICING TRUCK PARKED ON THE APPROACH END OF THE STRIP THE PILOT COULD NOT MAKE A STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH AND MADE AN OFF-SET APPROACH.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CLEAR A LEVEE DURING THE APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS A TRUCK PARKED ON THE RUNWAY.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 1995, at 1630 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N48538, was substantially damaged while on approach to landing near Ville Platte, Louisiana. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated at a private grass airstrip in Ville Platte, Louisiana earlier in the day. In the enclosed Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated that "while attempting a landing [on a 1,400 foot long grass airstrip]...the right lower wing struck a levee, pulling the airplane down and to the right, resulting in a nose over in a bordering ditch." Post crash examination of the aircraft revealed structural damage to both wings, the fuselage, and propeller. An inspection of the accident scene revealed that the pilot could not complete a straight in approach to the 1400 foot landing strip due to a servicing truck being parked on the approach end. In the pilot's written report he diagrammed his approach,it depicted an angled approach from the north.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN48538
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYoung S Flyers
Operating RulePart 137
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 35 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data