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May 4, 1998 · Grumman G-164B · N48484

Lewisville, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lewisville, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N48484
Operator
Thrash Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA206

The pilot of the turbine-powered agricultural airplane reported that the engine loss power while applying fertilizer to pine trees. The pilot added that there were no open areas available for the forced landing and the airplane settled into the pine trees. The airplane's fuel system was found to be 3/4 full, and fuel was present in the fuel lines to the engine. The operator reported that 3 other airplanes under his supervision were refueled from the same tanker and none reported any fuel contamination problems. The engine was not equipped with an auto re-light or continuos ignition system. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On May 4, 1998, at 1855 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B agricultural airplane, N48484, was substantially damaged after impacting trees and terrain following the loss of engine power while maneuvering near Lewisville, Arkansas. The non-instrument rated commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was owned and operated by Thrash Air Service Inc., of Pelahatchie, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The flight departed from Clinton, Arkansas, at approximately 1835. According to local law enforcement officers that responded to the accident site, the pilot reported that the engine loss power while applying fertilizer to pine trees. The pilot added that there were no open areas available for the forced landing and the airplane settled into the pine trees. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA inspector revealed that both main landing gears were torn off the airframe and the leading edges of both lower wings sustained structural damage. The airplane's fuel system was found to be 3/4 full, and fuel was present in the fuel lines to the engine. The operator reported that 3 other airplanes under his supervision were refueled from the same tanker and none reported any fuel contamination problems. The airplane had been converted to turbine power. The engine was not equipped with an auto re-light or continuos ignition system. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN48484
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThrash Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-6-252M · Turboprop · 840
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data