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August 2, 1996 · Grumman G-164A · N7362

Mayersville, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Mayersville, MS
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N7362
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA116

The pilot stated that he was turning right and looking behind the airplane to line up for his last swath run, when his right main landing gear hit the cab of a truck. The landing gear separated from the airplane, and the operator of the truck received minor injury. The pilot then landed at a nearby grass airstrip.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from an object (vehicle) on the ground.

Full Narrative

On August 2, 1996, at 1530 central daylight time, a Grumman G164A, N7362, collided with a vehicle and was substantially damaged during aerial application flight near Mayersville, Mississippi. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the driver of the vehicle received minor injuries. The airplane was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 137 by Gator Flying Service. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed. The estimated departure time of the flight was 1500. The pilot stated that he was turning right and looking behind the airplane to line up for his last swath when his right main landing gear hit the cab of a truck. The landing gear separated from the airplane, and the pilot landed at a nearby grass airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN7362
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data