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August 12, 1987 · Grumman G-164B · N48614
Oak Grove, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oak Grove, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N48614
Operator
Adams Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87DRD14
AFTER COMPLETING THE LAST PASS OF AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION THE PILOT PULLED UP AND STARTED A TURN. AT THIS TIME THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING AND LOSING POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD. THE WHEELS BOGGED FOUR OR FIVE INCHES INTO THE SOFT WET SOIL AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INTO AN INVERTED ATTITUDE AND STOPPED. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED.
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AFTER COMPLETING THE LAST PASS OF AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION THE PILOT PULLED UP AND STARTED A TURN. AT THIS TIME THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING AND LOSING POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD. THE WHEELS BOGGED FOUR OR FIVE INCHES INTO THE SOFT WET SOIL AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INTO AN INVERTED ATTITUDE AND STOPPED. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN48614
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdams Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT