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July 12, 1998 · Grumman G-164B · N6731K

New Haven, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Haven, IL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6731K
Operator
Parrish Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA251

The pilot stated that there was 90 gallons of fuel on board upon departure and that he did not hear any unusual engine sounds during the loss of engine power. He had completed spraying and was returning to his airstrip at an altitude of 150 ft above ground level for another load when the engine torque reading dropped to 30%. While attempting to increase power, the pilot reported that the engine quit at which time he then performed an emergency landing to a muddy field. Inspection of the engine found the compressor, turbine, accessory gear box and reduction gear box to rotate. The chip detector was examined and was found to be free of contaminants. The fuel lines to the engine, the fuel filter and its respective fuel bowl was unobstructed. No external contaminants were observed to be present on the igniter. The engine pneumatic lines were in place and did not possess any indications of leakage. One blade of the first stage turbine rotor and two blades of the power turbine were fractured. The compressor and turbine housing exhibited twisting without any localized outward deformations or punctures. The fuel-oil heater was found to be intact and upon internal examination a 50/50 ratio of fuel to water was estimated to be present. The high pressure fuel pump and fuel control units were examined by Pratt and Whitney under the supervision of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and no anomalies were noted. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada concurs with the report which states, 'Dynamic tests to the Fuel Control did not identify any indications that would have precluded appropriate engine performance' and goes on to say, 'The gear stage was observed to be in good condition when ignoring the damage created during the suspected field inspection of the pump'. Metallic debris was found to be present in the field inspection of the high pressure fuel filter bowl and is considered to be normal in this area.

NTSB Probable Cause

Water contamination of the fuel system. A related factor was the swampy terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 12, 1998, at 0800 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N6731K, piloted by a commercial pilot, received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power, near New Haven, Illinois. The flight was operated under 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot sustained no injuries. The flight departed from a private airport, near Mount Vernon, Indiana, at 0700, on an aerial application flight and was returning to Mount Vernon, Indiana. The pilot reported that he had arrived at his job site at 0700 to spray 70 acres of corn. He had completed spraying and was returning to his airstrip at an altitude of 150 ft above ground level for another load when the engine torque reading dropped to 30%. While attempting to increase power, the pilot reported that the engine quit at which time he then preformed an emergency landing into a muddy field. The pilot stated that there was 90 gallons of fuel on board upon departure and that he did nor hear any unusual engine sounds during the loss of engine power. Inspection of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector found the compressor, turbine, accessory gear box and reduction gear box to rotate. The chip detector was examined and was found to be free of contaminants. The fuel lines to the engine, the fuel filter and its respective fuel bowl was unobstructed. No external contaminants were observed to be present on the igniter. The engine pneumatic lines were in place and did not possess any indications of leakage. One blade of the one the first stage turbine rotor and two blades of the power turbine were fractured. The compressor and turbine housing exhibited twisting without any localized outward deformations or punctures. The fuel-oil heater was found to be intact and upon internal examination a 50/50 ratio of fuel to water was estimated to be present. The high pressure fuel pump and fuel control units were examined by Pratt and Whitney under the supervision of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and no anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6731K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParrish Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6-A20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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