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May 16, 1998 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N6656K

Dumas, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dumas, AR
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6656K
Operator
King Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA218

The aircraft nosed over after the brakes locked during the landing roll. During the investigation, the FAA inspector and the operator of the aircraft found the parking brake in the 'ON' position. After the operator released the parking brake, the FAA inspector observed the wheels rotate freely.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper activation of the parking brake.

Full Narrative

On May 16, 1998, at 1130 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B agricultural airplane, N6656K, owned and operated by King Flying Service, Inc. of Dumas, Arkansas, nosed over to the inverted position while landing near Dumas, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight and a flight plan was not filed. The Title 14 CFR Part 137 flight departed the operator's private airstrip at 1100. During a personal interview conducted by the FAA inspector, the pilot reported that the brakes locked during the landing roll. The operator and the FAA inspector examined the airplane and found structural damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wings. The FAA inspector found that, "during the initial inspection of the aircraft the main landing wheels were found to be locked and could not be rotated." Upon examining the cockpit, the operator found the parking brake in the "ON" position. The operator then released the parking brake and had the FAA inspector check the main wheel rotation. Upon checking the brakes, the FAA inspector found the wheels to "rotate freely with no resistance." The pilot had accumulated approximately 2,061 hours in the accident make and model of aircraft and 12,394 total flight hours. Winds at the time of the accident were reported by the pilot to be light and variable.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKING (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2430 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6656K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKing Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data