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July 13, 1993 · Grumman G-164A · N9780

Mccrory, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mccrory, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N9780
Operator
Jim S Crop Care
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA215

AN AGRICULTURAL PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE AIRPLANE ROTATED FOR TAKEOFF. THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO CLEAR A WILLOW TREE AND A DITCH AT THE END OF THE STRIP. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LOSS OF POWER WAS THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER THREE CYLINDER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CYLINDER FAILURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On July 12, 1993, at 1900 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N9780, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain during a forced landing near McCrory, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. The pilot stated that a loss of engine power was experienced as the aircraft was breaking ground during the takeoff roll. Due to the short length of the airstrip and the barriers at the end of the strip, the pilot felt that aborting the takeoff was not an available option. The pilot broke ground but was not able to clear a willow tree and a ditch at the departure end of the strip. Examination of the engine by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed that the loss of power was the result of the failure of the number three cylinder assembly. The wreckage was released to the operator at the accident site.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN9780
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJim S Crop Care
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data