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August 4, 1992 · Grumman G-164A · N5272
Toney, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Toney, AL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N5272
Operator
Valley Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA159
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON TAKE OFF ROLL FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, WHEN THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE TURNED TO THE LEFT 90 DEGREES AND CONTINUED SIDEWAYS DOWN THE RUNWAY COLLAPSING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN THE COLLAPSE OF BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON TAKE OFF ROLL FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, WHEN THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE TURNED TO THE LEFT 90 DEGREES AND CONTINUED SIDEWAYS DOWN THE RUNWAY COLLAPSING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway9
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN5272
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValley Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:39
Weather SourceWFAC