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July 19, 1989 · Grumman G-164A · N4579
Schlater, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Schlater, MS
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N4579
Operator
Agri-Flex
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA203
THE PLT BEGAN TAKING OFF IN A QUARTERING TAILWIND WITH 1600 LBS OF FERTILIZER & 70 GALS OF FUEL. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT STRUCK A LEVEE AT THE END OF THE STRIP & NOSED OVER IN A RICE FIELD. THE PLT'S CLASS II MED CERT WAS DATED 5/4/88.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY. THE TAILWINDAND DIRT BANK WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE PLT BEGAN TAKING OFF IN A QUARTERING TAILWIND WITH 1600 LBS OF FERTILIZER & 70 GALS OF FUEL. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT STRUCK A LEVEE AT THE END OF THE STRIP & NOSED OVER IN A RICE FIELD. THE PLT'S CLASS II MED CERT WAS DATED 5/4/88.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPee Dee Plantation (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN4579
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgri-Flex
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC