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February 24, 1996 · Grumman G-164A · N48435

Dewitt, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dewitt, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N48435
Operator
Trites Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA132

The pilot was spraying a field when the airplane's engine lost power. The airplane landed in the wet field that the pilot was spraying and came to rest in an inverted position. The carburetor, which had recently been overhauled, was found to have been reassembled improperly.

NTSB Probable Cause

a loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the carburetor as a result of an improper overhaul. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On February 24, 1996, approximately 1130 central standard time, a Grumman G-164A, N48435, registered to and operated by Trites Flying Service, collided with terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Dewitt, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. A flight plan was not filed for the local flight. The pilot reported that he was spraying a field and, after finishing two short passes, the engine began to lose power. During a turn, the engine lost all power. He further reported that he began to "dump" his load of fertilizer while he looked for a place to land. He elected to land in the wet field he was spraying. The airplane came to rest in an inverted position. The fuselage and both wings were damaged. The FAA inspector reported that the engine carburetor had recently been overhauled by a certified repair station. The re-assembly of the internal components of the carburetor was incorrect.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN48435
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrites Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPezetel · 3S-D125 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data