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March 16, 1992 · Grumman G-164B · N8363K

Roanoke, LA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roanoke, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N8363K
Operator
Lewis Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA090

DURING A DAYLIGHT LANDING ON A GRASS STRIP, THE PILOT MADE CONTACT WITH THE MAIN LANDING GEAR, BUT NOT WITH THE TAIL LANDING GEAR. HE UTILIZED ONE THIRD OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL UNTIL THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. AN EXAMINATION OF THE STRIP REVEALED MAIN LANDING GEAR SKID MARKS FOR APPROXIMATELY 305 FEET. FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN, EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOCKING OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKES.

Full Narrative

DURING A DAYLIGHT LANDING ON A GRASS STRIP, THE PILOT MADE CONTACT WITH THE MAIN LANDING GEAR, BUT NOT WITH THE TAIL LANDING GEAR. HE UTILIZED ONE THIRD OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL UNTIL THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. AN EXAMINATION OF THE STRIP REVEALED MAIN LANDING GEAR SKID MARKS FOR APPROXIMATELY 305 FEET. FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN, EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportRoy Manuel (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN8363K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLewis Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
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 26 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data