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April 13, 1990 · Schweizer G-164B · N48455
Reeves, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reeves, LA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N48455
Operator
O Brien Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90DRD05
DURING AN AERIAL SEEDING FLIGHT, THE AG AIRPLANE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A RICE FIELD. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR BROKE OFF, AND THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THAT THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER-ARM BEARING HAD FROZEN, LOCKING THE ROCKER-ARM, AND BREAKING OPEN THE ROCKER-BOX COVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FROZEN ROCKER ARM.
Full Narrative
DURING AN AERIAL SEEDING FLIGHT, THE AG AIRPLANE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A RICE FIELD. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR BROKE OFF, AND THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THAT THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER-ARM BEARING HAD FROZEN, LOCKING THE ROCKER-ARM, AND BREAKING OPEN THE ROCKER-BOX COVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN48455
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorO Brien Flying Service
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 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC