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August 28, 1995 · Grumman G-164A · N9650

Holyoke, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holyoke, CO
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N9650
Operator
Steggs Aerial Spraying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA361

According to the pilot, he was flying across rows of a bean field. He was making his last pass when he descended over wires at the end of the field and had established level flight when the main gear impacted the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.

Full Narrative

On August 28, 1995, at 1030 mountain daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N9650, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Holyoke, Colorado. The commercial pilot was not injured. The aircraft was being operated by Steggs Aerial Spraying, Inc., under Title 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The flight originated from Holyoke at 1000 MDT. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight. According to the pilot, he was flying "across-rows" of a bean field. He was making his last pass when he descended over some wires at the end of the field and had "established level flight" when the main gear impacted the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. The powerplant was found separated from the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN9650
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteggs Aerial Spraying
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 21 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data