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June 19, 1998 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N3632S

Hazen, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hazen, AR
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N3632S
Operator
Bill W Hoffman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA275

The pilot reported that he departed the airport to chemically treat a nearby rice field. He stated that 'everything went normally as he flew the field'. Upon pulling up after the last pass, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. During the ensuing forced landing the pilot was not able to get the airplane to an open field and the airplane landed in landed in the trees. A seven-inch portion of one of the propeller blades was found approximately 300 yards from the resting place of the airplane. Examination of the fractured propeller tip revealed features typical of overstress shear separation. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On June 19, 1997, at 0630 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B, agricultural airplane, N3632S, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following the loss of engine power, while maneuvering near Hazen, Arkansas. The non-instrument rated commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was operated by Hazen Flying Service, Inc., of Hazen, Arkansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The local flight originated from the Hazen Municipal Airport at 0600. The 9,500 hour pilot reported that he departed the Hazen Airport to chemically treat nearby rice fields. He stated that "everything went normally as he flew over the field". He added that, upon pulling up after the last aerial application pass, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. During the pilot's attempt to get the turbine powered biplane to an open field for a forced landing, the aircraft "ran out of altitude and airspeed and landed in the trees". During the ensuing forced landing, the airplane impacted in a heavily wooded area, coming to rest amidst trees approximately 20 feet above the ground in a 60 degree right wing low attitude. Examination of the wreckage by an FAA inspector revealed that all 4 wings sustained structural damage. The propeller spinner did not show any evidence of rotational damage. A 7-inch portion from one of the propeller tips was found approximately 300 yards from the wreckage's resting place. The Hartzell 3-bladed propeller, model HC-B3TN-3D, serial number BUA19065 was installed new on the airplane on October 5, 1994. According the information found in the aircraft maintenance records, the 550 horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 turbine engine (serial number PCE52208), had accumulated a total of 5,510 hours, with 2,051 hours since its last overhaul. The engine was last inspected 141 hours prior to the accident. The fractured propeller tip was shipped to the NTSB Materiel Laboratories for metallurgical evaluation and examination. The metallurgical examination of the fracture revealed "features typical of an overstress sheer separation." The report (copy enclosed) further states that "no evidence of fatigue cracking or other type of preexisting fracture areas was noted."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN3632S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBill W Hoffman
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 550
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 2 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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