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August 20, 1988 · Grumman G-164A · N6567
Gillett, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gillett, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N6567
Operator
Trites Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA161
WHILE EN ROUTE TO ENGAGE IN AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION, THE PLT SAID THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND CUT OUT. UNABLE TO CORRECT THE MALFUNCTION, THE PLT DUMPED HIS CHEMICAL LOAD AND BEGAN RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRSTRIP. EN ROUTE, HE FELT HE WOULD NOT MAKE IT BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP SO HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A BEAN FIELD. DURING THE ROLL OUT ON THE SOFT BEAN FIELD, THE ACFT NOSED OVER AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BLOWN CYLINDER.
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WHILE EN ROUTE TO ENGAGE IN AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION, THE PLT SAID THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND CUT OUT. UNABLE TO CORRECT THE MALFUNCTION, THE PLT DUMPED HIS CHEMICAL LOAD AND BEGAN RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRSTRIP. EN ROUTE, HE FELT HE WOULD NOT MAKE IT BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP SO HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A BEAN FIELD. DURING THE ROLL OUT ON THE SOFT BEAN FIELD, THE ACFT NOSED OVER AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BLOWN CYLINDER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGordon Private Strip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN6567
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrites Flying Service
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 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC