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July 28, 1989 · Grumman G-164B · N8116K
Portland, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Portland, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N8116K
Operator
Chris Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA170
WHILE CONDUCTING AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION, THE PLT SAID THAT HE EXPERIENCED A GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER. HE DUMPED HIS CHEMICAL LOAD AND ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO HIS BASE AIRFIELD. ENROUTE, THE ENGINE QUIT COMPLETELY, AND AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED IN A SOFT FARM FIELD, THAT RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RVEALED #1 CYLINDER HAD FAILED CAUSING THE POWER FAILURE.
NTSB Probable Cause
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FAILURE OF AN ENGINE CYLINDER.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION, THE PLT SAID THAT HE EXPERIENCED A GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER. HE DUMPED HIS CHEMICAL LOAD AND ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO HIS BASE AIRFIELD. ENROUTE, THE ENGINE QUIT COMPLETELY, AND AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED IN A SOFT FARM FIELD, THAT RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RVEALED #1 CYLINDER HAD FAILED CAUSING THE POWER FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest AirportReed, Pvt (3nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN8116K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChris Air
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 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:48
Weather SourceWFAC