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June 22, 1996 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · N4698

Holyoke, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holyoke, CO
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164A
Tail Number
N4698
Operator
Steggs Aerial Spraying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA272

The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the engine began to vibrate and the control stick shook. He initiated a shallow left turn, and the engine began losing power. As he rolled out of the turn the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a soft field and the airplane nosed over. During the postaccident engine examination, ferrous metal was found in the oil sump. The filters and screens, however, were clear of debris. A spokesman for the disassembly facility said there was evidence that the main bearing had failed, causing the engine to seize.

NTSB Probable Cause

the total failure of the engine main bearing. A factor was the soft terrain condition on which the forced landing was made.

Full Narrative

On June 22, 1996, approximately 0730 mountain daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A, N4698, was substantially damaged during a forced landing at Holyoke, Colorado. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the aerial application flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 137. The flight was originating when the accident occurred. The pilot said that shortly after takeoff, the engine began to vibrate and the control stick shook. He initiated a shallow left turn, and the engine began losing power. As he rolled out of the turn, the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a soft field and the airplane nosed over. The engine and propeller were examined at the facilities of Hershey Aircraft Services, Hershey, Nebraska. An FAA inspector from the Lincoln, Nebraska, Flight Standards District Office monitored the examination. Initially nothing was found that would explain the vibration and subsequent loss of engine power. Later, the oil sump was removed and ferrous metal was observed in the sump. The filters and screens, however, were clear of debris. A spokesman for Hershey Aircraft Services said there was evidence that the main bearing had failed, causing the engine to seize.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164A
Tail NumberN4698
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 22 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data