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May 2, 1988 · Schweizer G-164B · N3627Q
Gridley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gridley, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N3627Q
Operator
Sutter Butte Dusters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88DVG03
DURING AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION, THE ENGINE QUIT AT APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AGL. THE AIRPLANE WAS LANDED ON A DIRT FIELD AND NOSED OVER. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE LEFT MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR TEETH WERE MISSING AND THE RIGHT MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF.
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DURING AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION, THE ENGINE QUIT AT APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AGL. THE AIRPLANE WAS LANDED ON A DIRT FIELD AND NOSED OVER. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE LEFT MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR TEETH WERE MISSING AND THE RIGHT MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN3627Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSutter Butte Dusters
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
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC