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October 9, 1999 · Grumman G164 A · N7856

Burkittsville, MD

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Location
Burkittsville, MD
Aircraft
Grumman G164 A
Tail Number
N7856
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA009

The pilot stated he had an understanding with the owner of the property he was working on, that all occupants of the property had been notified of the airplane's operations and that the area would be kept clear. The pilot did recall noticing a roadblock on the road used for takeoffs and landings. On the twelfth takeoff from the dirt road, as the tail of the airplane lifted off the ground, the pilot noticed a truck driving towards him about 50 feet ahead. The pilot attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid the truck, but impacted the front bumper of the truck with the main landing gear of the airplane. The airplane nosed over the truck and came to rest inverted. According to the owner of the property, the driver of the truck resided on the premises and was made aware that airplane activities were being conducted on the farm.

Full Narrative

On October 9, 1999, about 1300 Eastern Daylight Time, a Grumman G-164A, N7856, was substantially damaged when it impacted a moving motor vehicle, while departing from a dirt road near Burkittsville, Maryland. The certificated commercial pilot and the occupant of the motor vehicle received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the aerial application flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 137.The pilot stated that all occupants of the property had been notified of the airplane's operations and that the area would be kept clear. The pilot did recall noticing a roadblock on the dirt road used for takeoffs and landings. On the twelfth takeoff from the dirt road, as the tail of the airplane lifted off the ground, the pilot noticed a truck driving towards him about 50 feet ahead. The pilot attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid the truck, but impacted the front bumper of the truck with the main landing gear of the airplane. The airplane nosed over the truck and came to rest inverted. According to the owner of the property where the accident occurred, the driver of the truck resided on the premises and was made aware that airplane activities were being conducted on the farm. The road that was being used by the airplane on the day of the accident was a private drive, and had been used on a regular basis for landing and departing airplanes. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector no mechanical difficulties were observed when the wreckage of the airplane was examined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G164 A
Tail NumberN7856
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN-1413 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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