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July 19, 1996 · Grumman G-164 · N465RF
Montezuma, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Montezuma, GA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N465RF
Operator
The Crop Doctor
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL96LA111
The pilot stated that he was making a swath run to the north, when the airplane collided with a known power line, then the terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual look out, while maneuvering on an aerial application run, which result in his failure to see-and-avoid a power line.
Full Narrative
On July 19, 1996, at about 1820 eastern daylight time, a Grumman G164, N465RF, registered to Garrison Flying Service, operating as a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight, crashed during a swath run in the vicinity of Montezuma, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire. The commercial pilot reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Savage Field, Montezuma, Georgia, about 5 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated that he was making a swath run to the north, when the airplane collided with a known power line, and the terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EDT
Nearest AirportSavage Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN465RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorThe Crop Doctor
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC