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May 30, 1992 · Grumman G-164B · N6808Q
Mamou, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mamou, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6808Q
Operator
Central Farmer S Coop
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA144
THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A GRADUAL POWER LOSS SHORTLY AFTER MAKING HIS FIRST POWER REDUCTION AFTER TAKEOFF. HIS EFFORTS TO ALLEVIATE THE SITUATION WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENGINE EMITTED BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AND LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE AIRPLANE HAD NOT CLIMBED ABOVE 100 FEET AGL AND THE ONLY TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS RICE FIELDS WHICH WERE WET AND SOFT AND COVERED IN SIX INCHES OF WATER. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON TOUCHDOWN. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE HAD BEEN INSTALLED THE DAY PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING COULD BE EXECUTED.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A GRADUAL POWER LOSS SHORTLY AFTER MAKING HIS FIRST POWER REDUCTION AFTER TAKEOFF. HIS EFFORTS TO ALLEVIATE THE SITUATION WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENGINE EMITTED BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AND LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE AIRPLANE HAD NOT CLIMBED ABOVE 100 FEET AGL AND THE ONLY TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS RICE FIELDS WHICH WERE WET AND SOFT AND COVERED IN SIX INCHES OF WATER. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON TOUCHDOWN. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE HAD BEEN INSTALLED THE DAY PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6808Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Farmer S Coop
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 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO