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July 27, 1996 · Grumman G-164A · N4630

Macksville, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Macksville, KS
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N4630
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA265

The pilot reported that the airport's runway was rough, and during the takeoff roll, the airplane became airborne with insufficient airspeed for flight. The pilot aborted the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane went off the runway, hit a dirt mound at the end of the runway, and came to rest inverted. The pilot did not report any airplane or engine malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to allow the airplane to achieve sufficient airspeed for takeoff, and the resultant loss of aircraft control. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough runway, and the mound of dirt at the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On July 27, 1996, at 1430 central daylight time (cdt), a Grumman G164A, N4630, was substantially damaged during an aborted takeoff at the Smith Airport, Macksville, Kansas. The pilot was attempting to depart from the 2,600 foot runway with 250 gallons of pesticide on board the airplane. The commercial rated pilot was uninjured in the accident. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was operating under visual meteorological conditions, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported on NTSB Form 6120.1/2 that the airport's runway was rough, and during the takeoff roll the airplane became airborne with insufficient airspeed for flight. The pilot reported that the takeoff was aborted. The pilot reported that after the aborted takeoff the airplane went off the side of the runway, hit a dirt mound at the end of the runway, and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that there were no airplane or engine malfunctions. A inspection of the airplane following the accident revealed no abnormalities. The airplane's upper wing center section, vertical fin and rudder sustained crush damage in the accident. The propeller was bent.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSMITH (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN4630
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind355° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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