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August 7, 1996 · Grumman 164A · N665U
Marks, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marks, MS
Aircraft
Grumman 164A
Tail Number
N665U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA206
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll from the private unimproved airstrip the airplane struck a known high spot on the runway. The nose of the airplane pitched downward and started to porpoise. The airplane went through a bean field, over a ditch, veered to the right, and nosed over coming to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to remain clear of the known high point on runway.
Full Narrative
On August 7, 1996, about 0700 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N665U, registered to Masters Flying Service, operating as a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight, crashed on takeoff from a private unimproved strip in the vicinity of Marks, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated the airplane struck a known high spot in the runway on the takeoff roll. The nose of the airplane pitched downward and started to porpoise. The airplane went through a bean field, over a ditch, veered to the right, and nosed over coming to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman 164A
Tail NumberN665U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-A2M1 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:59
Weather SourceWFAC