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September 19, 1999 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N6736Q

Enterprise, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Enterprise, AL
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6736Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL99LA133

According to the pilot, he departed Enterprise Airport with a full load of chemicals for aerial application to a nearby cotton field. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to surge. He adjusted the propeller lever control to the 'high' position and turned the fuel boost pump 'on.' He elected to return to the airport and while on short final he observed another airplane pass beneath him. His airplane, although surging, had been producing sufficient power therefore, he executed a left 360 degree turn for spacing. When the turn was nearly complete, the engine lost all power and he maneuvered for an open field. The airplane collided with a tree and then the ground. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the wings, empennage, and fuselage were destroyed almost beyond recognition. The only recognizable portion of the engine was the power section and the entire turbine section was destroyed. A fuel sample of the Jet-A fuel used in the airplane showed no visible evidence of contamination. The airplane and engine were consumed by fire.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with a tree during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On September 19, 1999, at 0920 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B, N6736Q, collided with a tree and the ground during a forced landing following a loss of engine power in Enterprise, Alabama. The airplane was operated by the commercial pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 137 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed for the local agricultural flight. The pilot received minor injuries and the airplane was destroyed by the subsequent post-crash fire. The flight departed Enterprise, Alabama, at approximately 0910. According to the pilot, he departed Enterprise Airport with a full load of chemicals for aerial application to a nearby cotton field. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to surge. He adjusted the propeller lever to "high" and turned the fuel boost pump "on", but did not adjust the power lever because torque and exhaust gas temperature appeared normal. He elected to return to the airport and while on short final he observed another airplane pass beneath him. He felt he could not land ahead of or behind the other airplane without endangering both aircraft. His airplane, although surging, had been producing sufficient power therefore, he executed a left 360 degree turn for spacing. When the turn was nearly complete, the engine lost all power and he maneuvered for an open field. He collided with a tree and then the ground. The airplane subsequently caught fire but he was able to exit the airplane with only minor injuries. According to the FAA, examination of the wreckage revealed that the wings, empennage, and fuselage were destroyed almost beyond recognition. The only recognizable portion of the engine was the power section and the entire turbine section was destroyed. A fuel sample of the Jet-A fuel used in the airplane showed no visible evidence of contamination. The airplane and engine were consumed by fire.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6736Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-43A · Turboprop · 575
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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