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August 16, 1988 · Grumman G-164B · N8405K
Humphrey, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Humphrey, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N8405K
Operator
Farmers Aerial Seeders
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA158
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A NARROW DIRT ROAD BORDERED BY CROPS, THE PLT SAID HE CONTACTED THE HIGH VEGETATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY INTO A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PLT FELT THAT ACFT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED OFF TERRAIN THAT WAS NOT SUITED FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A NARROW DIRT ROAD BORDERED BY CROPS, THE PLT SAID HE CONTACTED THE HIGH VEGETATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY INTO A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PLT FELT THAT ACFT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED OFF TERRAIN THAT WAS NOT SUITED FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:10 CDT
Nearest AirportHUMPHREY (0nm N)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN8405K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFarmers Aerial Seeders
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 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC