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July 25, 1993 · Grumman G-164A · N8373

Ashford, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ashford, AL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N8373
Operator
Howell Cropdusters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL93LA134

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND QUIT. OIL SPRAY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WINDSHIELD SHORTLY FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF POWER. HE ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING, AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A PEACH TREE, RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRFRAME. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY FAILED, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.

Full Narrative

On July 25, 1993, at about 1111 central daylight time, a Grumman G164A, N8373, was substantially damaged following a reported loss of engine power near Ashford, Alabama. The commercial pilot was not injured. The aircraft was operated under 14 CFR Part 137 by Howell Cropdusters, Inc., of Bainbridge, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the local, aerial application flight. The flight originated in Bainbridge at about 1200 eastern daylight time. The pilot reported that he was performing an aerial application maneuver when the engine quit. He observed oil spray on the windscreen after the engine lost power. While attempting a forced landing, the aircraft collided with a peach tree and was structurally damaged. The operator reported that the engine quit due to a failure of the supercharger assembly. The operator did not comply with 49 CFR Part 830, requiring the completion of NTSB Form 6120.1/2 (Pilot/Operator Report).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:11 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN8373
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHowell Cropdusters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50

Appendix: Source Data