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May 13, 1990 · Schweizer G-164B · N6733Q
Basile, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Basile, LA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6733Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW90DRD08
THE AG PILOT SAID THAT DURING TAKEOFF WITH THE 8TH LOAD OF THE DAY, THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT CLEAR THE TOP WIRE OF A FENCE. IT HIT THE WIRE AND SMALL TREES, THEN CAME TO REST 100 YARDS PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID THAT AFTER HE EVACUATED THE AIRPLANE, HE FOUND THE WIND HAD SHIFTED TO A TAILWIND. THERE WAS NO WINDSOCK OR WIND MEASURING EQUIPMENT AT THE AIRSTRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER INFORMATION. A RELATED FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND.
Full Narrative
THE AG PILOT SAID THAT DURING TAKEOFF WITH THE 8TH LOAD OF THE DAY, THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT CLEAR THE TOP WIRE OF A FENCE. IT HIT THE WIRE AND SMALL TREES, THEN CAME TO REST 100 YARDS PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID THAT AFTER HE EVACUATED THE AIRPLANE, HE FOUND THE WIND HAD SHIFTED TO A TAILWIND. THERE WAS NO WINDSOCK OR WIND MEASURING EQUIPMENT AT THE AIRSTRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAGSTRIP (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6733Q
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 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO