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August 14, 1988 · Schweizer G-164A · N7234
Mangham, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mangham, LA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164A
Tail Number
N7234
Operator
Bill Holloway
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88DRD17
THE AG AIRPLANE WAS SPRAYING COTTON WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. PILOT PULLED AIRPLANE UP AND VIBRATION WAS SO BAD POWER HAD TO BE REDUCED. PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MUDDY FIELD. THE LEFT WING CAUGHT IN TALL GRASS AND AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED. PILOT STATED HE FOUND PROPELLER BROKEN OFF WITH EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN PROP SHAFT.
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THE AG AIRPLANE WAS SPRAYING COTTON WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. PILOT PULLED AIRPLANE UP AND VIBRATION WAS SO BAD POWER HAD TO BE REDUCED. PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MUDDY FIELD. THE LEFT WING CAUGHT IN TALL GRASS AND AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED. PILOT STATED HE FOUND PROPELLER BROKEN OFF WITH EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN PROP SHAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164A
Tail NumberN7234
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBill Holloway
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC