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June 15, 1989 · Grumman G164 · N8367K
Brinkley, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brinkley, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G164
Tail Number
N8367K
Operator
Henry S Aero Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA134
THE PIC HAD BEEN PERFORMING A SWATH RUN TO A FIELD WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PIC WAS ABLE TO EXECUTE A LANDING IN A FLOODED RICE PADDY, BUT FLIPPED INVERTED UPON CONTACT WITH THE WATER. THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL IN THE SYSTEM. THE FUEL FARM WHERE THE PIC ORGINALLY FUELED HIS ACFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION. THE PILOT EXECUTED A LANDING IN A FLOODED RICE FIELD WHICH DID NOT PERMIT A SUCCESSFUL LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PIC HAD BEEN PERFORMING A SWATH RUN TO A FIELD WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PIC WAS ABLE TO EXECUTE A LANDING IN A FLOODED RICE PADDY, BUT FLIPPED INVERTED UPON CONTACT WITH THE WATER. THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL IN THE SYSTEM. THE FUEL FARM WHERE THE PIC ORGINALLY FUELED HIS ACFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G164
Tail NumberN8367K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenry S Aero 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 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC