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August 16, 1993 · Schweizer G-164B · N8451K

Immokalee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Immokalee, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N8451K
Operator
Airwork Ent of Florida
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA176

THE COMMERCIAL PILOT HAD JUST COMPLETED AN AERIAL APPLICATION SPRAY RUN TO THE SOUTH, AND WAS MANEUVERING BACK TOWARDS THE WEST BEGINNING TO LEVEL OUT AT ABOUT 100 FEET AGL, WHEN THE AIRPLANE FELT MUSHY AND STARTED TO SETTLE INTO THE TREES. THE CHEMICAL LOAD WAS JETTISONED AND FULL POWER WAS APPLIED; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND CRASHED. REVIEW OF THE PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK INDICATES THE POWER OFF STALL SPEED TO BE 60 MPH. THE PILOT STATED HIS AIRSPEED AT THE TIME OF COLLISION WITH THE TREES WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 60 TO 65 IAS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS) WHILE MANEUVERING RESULTING IN A STALL/MUSH.

Full Narrative

THE COMMERCIAL PILOT HAD JUST COMPLETED AN AERIAL APPLICATION SPRAY RUN TO THE SOUTH, AND WAS MANEUVERING BACK TOWARDS THE WEST BEGINNING TO LEVEL OUT AT ABOUT 100 FEET AGL, WHEN THE AIRPLANE FELT MUSHY AND STARTED TO SETTLE INTO THE TREES. THE CHEMICAL LOAD WAS JETTISONED AND FULL POWER WAS APPLIED; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND CRASHED. REVIEW OF THE PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK INDICATES THE POWER OFF STALL SPEED TO BE 60 MPH. THE PILOT STATED HIS AIRSPEED AT THE TIME OF COLLISION WITH THE TREES WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 60 TO 65 IAS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8451K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirwork Ent of Florida
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 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:46
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data