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May 11, 1993 · Grumman G-164B · N91AY
Ville Platte, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ville Platte, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N91AY
Operator
Young Aaron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA151
DURING SPRAYING OPERATIONS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO FLY UNDER SOME ELECTRICAL POWER LINES. HE FLEW TOO LOW AND IMPACTED THE GROUND, SEVERING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. AFTER GROUND IMPACT THE PILOT RETURNED TO A GRASS STRIP ON A LOCAL FARM AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE
Full Narrative
On May 11, 1993, at 0930 central daylight time (CDT), a Grumman G 164B, N91AY, was substantially damaged on landing near Ville Platte, Louisiana. The local flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The commercial pilot was not injured. Aaron Young of Ville Platte, Louisiana, was the registered owner. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he was attempting to fly under some telephone wires when he impacted the ground. During ground impact, the airplane's right main landing gear was separated. He further reported that he returned to a grass strip on a local farm, and during the landing, the airplane cartwheeled. The airplane was released to the owner.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN91AY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYoung Aaron
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind165° @ 2 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO