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April 11, 1993 · Grumman G-164 · N7661
Forrest City, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Forrest City, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N7661
Operator
Riddle Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA123
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. HE FURTHER REPORTED A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER AND RUN OFF THE RUNWAY WHERE THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE. FACTORS WERE THE WIND CONDITIONS AND PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
On April 11, 1993, at 1300 central daylight time (CDT) a Grumman G-164, N7661, was substantially damaged during Landing near Forrest City, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured. Weather for the local area flight was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned and operated by Riddle Flying Service of West Helena, Arkansas. During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector the pilot reported the following information. He was landing on the private grass strip "following a pleasure flight" when he landed hard and bounced the airplane. He further reported that a sudden crosswind caused him to veer off the runway and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportForrest City (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3520 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN7661
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRiddle Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52