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July 3, 1998 · Grumman G164A · N36RA

Stratton, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stratton, CO
Aircraft
Grumman G164A
Tail Number
N36RA
Operator
Farm Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA296

The pilot was spraying a field and circling for his last spray run when the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. He made a forced landing in a muddy corn field and when the wheels contacted the ground, and the airplane nosed over, crushing the vertical stabilizer. Postaccident engine disassembly failed to disclosed the reason for the power loss.

NTSB Probable Cause

A power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was the muddy corn field.

Full Narrative

On July 3, 1998, at 1430 mountain daylight time, a Grumman G164A, N36RA, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during a forced landing near Stratton, Colorado. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant onboard, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the aerial application flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 137. The flight originated approximately 1345. According to the pilot, he was spraying a field and was circling for his last spray run when the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. He made a forced landing in a muddy corn field. When the wheels contacted the ground, the airplane nosed over, crushing the vertical stabilizer. The engine was later disassembled and examined. No evidence was found to indicate the reason for the power loss.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G164A
Tail NumberN36RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFarm Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data