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May 2, 1990 · Grumman G-164A · N8938H
Ville Platte, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ville Platte, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N8938H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW90DRD07
THE AG PILOT WAS SPREADING SEED RICE ON THE FIELD, AND DURING THE SECOND PASS, THE ENGINE STOPPED, THEN RESUMED POWER. THIS OCCURRED 2 MORE TIMES. THE PILOT TIRED TO GET TO A ROAD FOR A FORCED LANDING, BUT HAD TO LAND IN A FLOODED RICE FIELD. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THE AIRPLANE WAS DEMOLISHED, BUT THE COMMERCIAL PILOT WAS NOT INJURED. AFTER RECOVERY, THE NUMBER FOUR CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE ROCKER BOX HOUSING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
NTSB Probable Cause
PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A CRACKED NUMBER FOUR CYLINDER INTAKE ROCKER BOX HOUSING. THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING SITE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE AG PILOT WAS SPREADING SEED RICE ON THE FIELD, AND DURING THE SECOND PASS, THE ENGINE STOPPED, THEN RESUMED POWER. THIS OCCURRED 2 MORE TIMES. THE PILOT TIRED TO GET TO A ROAD FOR A FORCED LANDING, BUT HAD TO LAND IN A FLOODED RICE FIELD. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THE AIRPLANE WAS DEMOLISHED, BUT THE COMMERCIAL PILOT WAS NOT INJURED. AFTER RECOVERY, THE NUMBER FOUR CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE ROCKER BOX HOUSING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN8938H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
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 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO