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March 11, 1993 · Grumman G-164 · N634U

Goodwin, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodwin, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N634U
Operator
Racer S Ag Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA101

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP WITH A CROSSWIND EXCEEDING 10 KNOTS, THE TAIL OF THE AIRPLANE CAME UP AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER COMING TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY MAINTENANCE ANOMALIES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.

Full Narrative

On March 11, 1993, at approximately 1030 central standard time, a Grumman G164 airplane, N634U, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing at a private airstrip near Goodwin, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local agricultural application flight. The operator stated that the airplane completed a local fertilizer application flight, and was returning to land at his private airstrip. According to the pilot, the windsock at the airstrip indicated that the winds were variable from the north at an estimated speed of 15 knots. Since the strip is oriented east and west, he elected to land with a right crosswind on runway 27. The pilot further stated that a normal wheel landing was made using standard crosswind landing techniques. While rolling on the main landing wheels, the tail came up very rapidly and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot denied any brake or flight control anomalies prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportRacer'S Airstrip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN634U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRacer S Ag Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data