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June 17, 1995 · Grumman G-164A · N4562

Cash, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cash, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N4562
Operator
Crider Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA254

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE FLYING EASTBOUND, 30 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, THE ENGINE 'SUDDENLY LOST POWER FOLLOWED BY LOUD BACKFIRING.' HE FURTHER REPORTED THAT, 'DUE TO TREES TO THE EAST AND SOUTH AND LOW ALTITUDE' HE WAS 'UNABLE TO SET UP' PROPERLY FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On June 17, 1995, approximately 0945 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N4562, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Cash, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The agricultural airplane, owned and operated by Crider Flying Service, was operating under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The aerial application flight originated from a private airstrip at 0900 where it had loaded fertilizer. A flight plan was not filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that, while flying eastbound at 30 feet above ground level, the airplane "suddenly lost power followed by loud backfiring." He further reported that, due to trees located to the east and south, and the airplane's low altitude, he was "unable to set up" properly for an emergency landing. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the fuselage and both main wing spars.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN4562
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrider Flying Service
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 23 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data