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June 21, 1992 · Grumman G-164 · N10273
Donalsonville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Donalsonville, GA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N10273
Operator
Croom Rodney K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA129
THE AG PILOT HAD FINISHED SPRAYING CROPS AND WAS MANEUVERING OVER A LAKE. WHILE MANEUVERING, THE ENGINE QUIT. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AVOID A LANDING IN SHALLOW WATER. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT. INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED WATER CONTAMINATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND HIS FAILURE TO DETECT WATER IN THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM.
Full Narrative
THE AG PILOT HAD FINISHED SPRAYING CROPS AND WAS MANEUVERING OVER A LAKE. WHILE MANEUVERING, THE ENGINE QUIT. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AVOID A LANDING IN SHALLOW WATER. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT. INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED WATER CONTAMINATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN10273
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCroom Rodney K
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC