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August 13, 1993 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · N7993

Garwood, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Garwood, TX
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164A
Tail Number
N7993
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA239

THE ENGINE BEGAN BACKFIRING AND RUNNING ROUGH SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT STATED THAT HIS REMEDIAL ACTIONS DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE POWER LOSS AND HE WAS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT. HE ELECTED TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING IN A RICE FIELD WHICH WAS THE ONLY OPTION AVAILABLE. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED AS THE OPERATOR DISPOSED OF THE ENGINE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A FORCED LANDING COULD BE EXECUTED.

Full Narrative

On August 13, 1993, at approximately 1115 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A, N7993, was substantially damaged when it nosed over after encountering rough terrain during a forced landing near Garwood, Texas. The forced landing was executed following a partial power loss after takeoff. The airplane was on an aerial application flight and was flown by a commercial pilot. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. According to the pilot, the engine began backfiring and running "very rough" with an associated power loss shortly after takeoff from the private ag strip. He stated he immediately began dumping the load and turning back toward the airstrip. He further stated that switching the magnetos and increasing throttle did not alleviate the power loss and he was unable to sustain level flight. He elected to execute a forced landing in a rice field, as it was the only option available. He said the airplane touched down in a three point attitude; however, it nosed over during the landing roll. The reason for the power loss was not determined due to the operator having disposed of the engine prior to a determination being made as to the cause.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164A
Tail NumberN7993
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 2 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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