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July 8, 1987 · Gulfstream-Schweizer G164B-600 · N8046K
Union City, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Union City, TN
Aircraft
Gulfstream-Schweizer G164B-600
Tail Number
N8046K
Operator
Terry Jamison
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87DLT02
THE AG-ACFT LOST POWER WHILE TURNING, SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE FROM A FIELD. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LDG, THE ACFT STRUCK A FENCE AND NOSED OVER. THE ENGINE WAS TORN FROM THE ACFT DURING THE IMPACT SEQUENCE. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT ENGINE BY AN FAA INSPECTOR REVEALED A QUANTITY OF WATER IN THE CARBURETOR.
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THE AG-ACFT LOST POWER WHILE TURNING, SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE FROM A FIELD. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LDG, THE ACFT STRUCK A FENCE AND NOSED OVER. THE ENGINE WAS TORN FROM THE ACFT DURING THE IMPACT SEQUENCE. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT ENGINE BY AN FAA INSPECTOR REVEALED A QUANTITY OF WATER IN THE CARBURETOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream-Schweizer G164B-600
Tail NumberN8046K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTerry Jamison
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC