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April 30, 1987 · Grumman G-164B · N2000A
Brinkley, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brinkley, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N2000A
Operator
Chism Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC87LA095
THE ACFT HAD 100 GALLONS OF WATER ONBOARD FOR THE AG TRAINING FLT. THE PLT HAS COMPLETED ONE SPRAY PASS AND WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURNAROUND WHEN THE ACFT STALLED. IT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AND FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THE PLT LISTED 80 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL.
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THE ACFT HAD 100 GALLONS OF WATER ONBOARD FOR THE AG TRAINING FLT. THE PLT HAS COMPLETED ONE SPRAY PASS AND WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURNAROUND WHEN THE ACFT STALLED. IT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AND FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THE PLT LISTED 80 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportFrank Federer Memorial (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN2000A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorChism Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 2 kt, gusting 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO