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June 27, 1995 · Grumman G-164A · N8685H

Cheneyville, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cheneyville, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N8685H
Operator
Air Care Farm Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA263

DURING AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS THE PILOT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO LOSE ALTITUDE. THE PILOT INCREASED POWER; HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT ARREST THE RATE OF DESCENT AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

Full Narrative

On June 27, 1995, at 1400 central daylight time, a Grumman G- 164A, N8685H, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while maneuvering near Cheneyville, Louisiana. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that after departing an airstrip, the aircraft began losing altitude while in a left turn 60 feet above ground level. The aircraft continued "sinking" despite adding additional power. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground resulting in structural damage to the wing leading edges, engine and fuselage. An inspection of the aircraft by the FAA inspector revealed no anomalies that could have resulted in the loss of power or loss of lift.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN8685H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Care Farm 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 36 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data