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July 11, 1995 · Schweizer G-164B · N6623Q
Kenmare, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Kenmare, ND
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6623Q
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI95LA217
THE PILOT WAS ON INITIAL CLIMB WITH A HOPPER FULL OF A HERBICIDE FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. AFTER DEPARTURE THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED INTO THE TERRAIN WHERE IMPACT AND A POST ACCIDENT FIRE DESTROYED THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT DOES NOT RECALL EVENTS AFTER THE AIRPLANE STARTED SETTLING. THERE WERE NO EYEWITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT. A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY PREEXISTING MECHANICAL ANOMALIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining proper climb rate.
Full Narrative
On July 11, 1995, at 0735 central daylight time, a Schweizer G- 164B, N6623Q, was destroyed and the commercial pilot sustained serious injuries when it impacted the terrain shortly after takeoff from Kenmare Municipal Airport, Kenmare, North Dakota. The local 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The pilot reported that he did not recall anything except the airplane settling after takeoff. He did not report any mechanical difficulties. No eyewitnesses to the accident were located. A post accident investigation failed to reveal any pre-existing mechanical anomalies. The airplane hopper was loaded with the herbicide (2-4-D) at the time of the accident. A post-impact fire consumed most of the airframe.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6623Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:48
Weather SourceWFAC