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June 16, 1989 · Schweizer G-164B · N48592
Kaplan, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kaplan, LA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N48592
Operator
Harrington Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW89DRD08
JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS 100 TO 150 FEET IN THE AIR, THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT STARTED TO DUMP THE LOAD BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A LEVEE AND OVERTURNED. THE #5 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE FORWARD SPARK PLUG HOLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER.
Full Narrative
JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS 100 TO 150 FEET IN THE AIR, THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT STARTED TO DUMP THE LOAD BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A LEVEE AND OVERTURNED. THE #5 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE FORWARD SPARK PLUG HOLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN48592
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHarrington Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO