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August 14, 1988 · Grumman G-164A · N979X
Rayne, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Rayne, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N979X
Operator
Duane S Flying Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88DRD18
AT THE END OF A SWATH RUN, THE AG PILOT PULLED THE AIRPLANE UP AND TO THE LEFT TO START A TURN-AROUND. THE UPPER LEFT WING STRUCK A STEEL GUY-CABLE OF A 300 FOOT TOWER. THE AIRPLANE MADE SEVERAL TURNS OF AN INVERTED FLAT-SPIN BEFORE WATER IMPACT INTO AN EIGHT FOOT DEEP FARM POND.
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AT THE END OF A SWATH RUN, THE AG PILOT PULLED THE AIRPLANE UP AND TO THE LEFT TO START A TURN-AROUND. THE UPPER LEFT WING STRUCK A STEEL GUY-CABLE OF A 300 FOOT TOWER. THE AIRPLANE MADE SEVERAL TURNS OF AN INVERTED FLAT-SPIN BEFORE WATER IMPACT INTO AN EIGHT FOOT DEEP FARM POND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:04 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN979X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDuane S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT