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June 29, 1988 · Schweizer G-164B · N48585
Cheneyville, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cheneyville, LA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N48585
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88DRD11
THE AG AIRPLANE WAS RETURNING AFTER SPRAYING CHEMICAL WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY THE LEFT WING STRUCK A ROAD SIGN. NO MECHANICAL REASON FOR THE ENGINE POWER LOSS WAS FOUND. THE ACFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION 225 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACC. TOTAL ACFT TIME WAS 4974 HOURS. THE ENG HAD ACCUM 653 HOURS SINCE A MAJOR OVERHAUL. THE DATE OF THE LAST ANNUAL WAS 3/1/88. POST ACC EXTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE ENG SHOWED ADEQUATE FUEL TO THE CARBURETOR AND ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY. THE PLT SAID THE POWER LOSS WAS PARTIAL BUT HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALT. DURING THE LANDING ON A 4 LANE DIVIDED HIWAY THE ACFT STRUCK A SIGN AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS ABOUT 50 FT BEFORE STOPPING. THE RT LNDG GEAR SHEARED OFF BUT THE ACFT REMAINED UPRIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE AG AIRPLANE WAS RETURNING AFTER SPRAYING CHEMICAL WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY THE LEFT WING STRUCK A ROAD SIGN. NO MECHANICAL REASON FOR THE ENGINE POWER LOSS WAS FOUND. THE ACFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION 225 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACC. TOTAL ACFT TIME WAS 4974 HOURS. THE ENG HAD ACCUM 653 HOURS SINCE A MAJOR OVERHAUL. THE DATE OF THE LAST ANNUAL WAS 3/1/88. POST ACC EXTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE ENG SHOWED ADEQUATE FUEL TO THE CARBURETOR AND ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY. THE PLT SAID THE POWER LOSS WAS PARTIAL BUT HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALT. DURING THE LANDING ON A 4 LANE DIVIDED HIWAY THE ACFT STRUCK A SIGN AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS ABOUT 50 FT BEFORE STOPPING. THE RT LNDG GEAR SHEARED OFF BUT THE ACFT REMAINED UPRIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:18 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN48585
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC