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June 10, 1992 · Schweizer G-164B · N3627S
Klamath Falls, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 unknown outcomes
Location
Klamath Falls, OR
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N3627S
Operator
Yancey Robert F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92LA124
AT THE END OF AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PARALLELING A ROAD THAT HIS SON WAS TRAVELLING ON, IN A PICK UP TRUCK. THE PILOT REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF THE SPRAY PUMP AND AT THE SAME TIME THE TRUCK DISTURBED A FLOCK OF BIRDS THAT TOOK FLIGHT. WHEN THE PILOT LOOKED UP AND SAW THE BIRDS, HE TOOK EVASIVE ACTION IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PICK UP TRUCK. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE CAB OF THE TRUCK FROM THE REAR. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND COLLIDED INTO A DITCH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CLEARANCE WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
Full Narrative
AT THE END OF AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PARALLELING A ROAD THAT HIS SON WAS TRAVELLING ON, IN A PICK UP TRUCK. THE PILOT REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF THE SPRAY PUMP AND AT THE SAME TIME THE TRUCK DISTURBED A FLOCK OF BIRDS THAT TOOK FLIGHT. WHEN THE PILOT LOOKED UP AND SAW THE BIRDS, HE TOOK EVASIVE ACTION IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PICK UP TRUCK. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE CAB OF THE TRUCK FROM THE REAR. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND COLLIDED INTO A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN3627S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorYancey Robert F
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 575
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 unknown outcomes
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT