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March 13, 2000 · Grumman G-164A · N6637

Garwood, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Garwood, TX
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N6637
Operator
Aero Ag
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA098

During the takeoff roll, approximately 3/4 of the way down the length of the runway, the agricultural airplane's engine lost partial power. The pilot stated that 'the engine kept cutting in and out.' He elected to abort the takeoff; however, he could not stop the airplane prior to the end of the runway. The airplane rolled through a fence and came to rest on its nose in a ditch. A post-accident engine run revealed that the engine operated normally on the right magneto; however, the engine would not operate with the left magneto selected.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the left magneto, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On March 13, 2000, at 1530 central standard time, a Grumman G-164A agricultural airplane, N6637, was substantially damaged when it impacted a fence during an aborted takeoff from a private grass airstrip near Garwood, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by Aero Ag Services, Inc., of Garwood. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. During a telephone interview, conducted by the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that this was his 15th application load of the day. During the takeoff roll, approximately 3/4 of the way down the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot stated that "the engine kept cutting in and out." He elected to abort the takeoff; however, he could not stop the airplane prior to the end of the runway. The airplane rolled through a fence and came to rest on its nose in a ditch. The pilot and the FAA inspector, who visited the accident site, started the engine and conducted a magneto check. The engine operated "normally" on the right magneto; however, the engine would not operate with the left magneto selected. The FAA inspector stated that both of the bottom wing spars were structurally damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN6637
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Ag
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data