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May 22, 2000 · Grumman G-164B · N6744K

Monticello, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monticello, MS
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6744K
Operator
Payne S Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA168

According to the pilot, a gust of wind from his left, rear quarter forced the Ag-Cat off the centerline of the county road where the right wingtip collided with adjacent trees. The pilot was uninjured and the fertilizer did not spill. The pilot's total flight time in turbine powered aircraft was 14.3 hours.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff into crosswind conditions resulting in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On May 22, 2000, about 1500 central daylight time, a Schweizer/Grumman G-164B, N6744K, registered to a private individual, operated by Payne's Flying Service as a Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight, crashed during takeoff in the vicinity of Monticello, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercially-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, he was taking off with a load of fertilizer in Jeff Davis County, Mississippi, when a left, rear quartering gust of wind forced the Ag Cat right of centerline causing the right wingtip to contact trees. Damage was done to the wings, left main landing gear, and the cabane and "N" struts. According to an FAA inspector, the flight was in its take off roll from a county hard-topped road for a fertilizer application mission when a left rear quartering gust of wind caused the pilot to lose directional control, collide with adjacent trees, and ground loop. There was no damage to public property, or spillage of the hopper's contents. It was the inspector's opinion that the pilot's low experience level in the airplane type contributed to the loss of control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6744K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPayne S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE 331-1-151 · Turboprop · 665
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data