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July 13, 2000 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N8151K

Kaplan, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kaplan, LA
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N8151K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA209

The pilot reported that he completed his 12th application flight of the day and was returning to the operator's airstrip. The airplane was in cruise flight at 200 feet agl when the engine began to 'run rough, pop, and then quit.' During the ensuing forced landing to a rice field, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed that fuel was present in each of the wing fuel tanks. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 13, 2000, at 1630 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B agricultural airplane, N8151K, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a complete loss of engine power near Kaplan, Louisiana. The airplane was registered to and operated by Vincent Flying Service, Inc., of Kaplan, Louisiana. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight originated from the operator's private grass airstrip at 1600. According to the pilot, he completed his 12th application flight of the day and was returning to the operator's airstrip. The airplane was in cruise flight at 200 feet agl when the engine began to "run rough, pop, and then quit." During the ensuing forced landing to a rice field, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. According to the FAA inspector, who examined the airplane at the accident site, the empennage was bent 180 degrees and "the vertical stabilizer and rudder were resting on the cockpit." He added that the wing struts were bent. Fuel was observed in both wing fuel tanks. The 600-horsepower Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN1 engine had accumulated a total of 7,386 hours (1,182 hours since overhaul) and underwent its most recent annual inspection on February 17, 2000, approximately 300 hours prior to the accident. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8151K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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