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June 20, 1995 · Grumman G-164A · N7937
Bigelow, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bigelow, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N7937
Operator
Aukes Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA253
THE PILOT OF AN AERIAL APPLICATION AIRPLANE ATTEMPTED TO FLY UNDER HIGH TENSION WIRES PERPENDICULAR TO HIS FLIGHT PATH. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR IMPACTED A LEVEE AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER INTO A RICE FIELD COMING TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
On June 20, 1995, at 0630 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Bigelow, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. According to the operator, the airplane's left main landing gear impacted a levee while attempting to fly under high tension wires perpendicular to his flight path. The airplane came to rest inverted in a rice field, approximately a quarter of a mile from the initial point of ground impact. The left main landing gear, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder were found separated from the airframe.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN7937
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAukes Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC