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June 11, 1999 · Grumman American G-164B · N6515K

Goodland, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodland, KS
Aircraft
Grumman American G-164B
Tail Number
N6515K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA183

The pilot stated that while spraying a corn field, he had exited the field, began to pull up and turn to the east when he noticed a vibration. He stated that he continued the maneuver during which he saw oil from the number eight cylinder leaking onto the exhaust of the engine. He added that at 3/4 through the turn, the engine's rocker arm shaft began to 'work its way out'. He stated the engine was not developing power, so he elected to land on a north-south access road that was approximately 15 feet in width; the sides of which were elevated approximately 2 feet in height. He reported that during the landing attempt, the aircraft's left wing impacted the wheat, the aircraft rotated 180 degrees and the right landing gear separated from the aircraft. The aircraft continued in a rearward direction into the wheat field. The pilot reported that there was an inch of rainfall the previous day. The rocker arm bolt was fractured at the location of a cotter pin hole.

NTSB Probable Cause

the fracture of the rocker arm bolt. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the crops.

Full Narrative

On June 11, 1999, at 1630 central daylight time, a Grumman American G-164B, N6515, owned and piloted by a commercial pilot, received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a forced landing onto a dirt access road located between a corn field and a wheat field approximately 11 miles northeast of Goodland, Kansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated Renner Field, Goodland, Kansas, at approximately 1530. The pilot stated that while spraying a corn field, he had exited the field, began to pull up and turn to the east when he noticed a vibration. He stated that he continued the maneuver during which he saw oil from the number eight cylinder leaking onto the exhaust of the engine. He added that at 3/4 through the turn, the engine's rocker arm shaft began to "work its way out". He stated the engine was not developing power, so he elected to land on a north-south access road that was approximately 15 feet in width; the sides of which were elevated approximately 2 feet in height. He reported that during the landing attempt, the aircraft's left wing impacted the wheat, the aircraft rotated 180 degrees and the right landing gear separated from the aircraft. The aircraft continued in a rearward direction into the wheat field. The pilot reported that there was an inch of rainfall the previous day. The rocker arm bolt was fractured at the location of a cotter pin hole.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman American G-164B
Tail NumberN6515K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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