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September 18, 1987 · Schweizer G-164B · N36328
Weiner, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Weiner, AR
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N36328
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87FA172
THE PLT RPRTD HE WAS ON A FLT TO CHASE BIRDS FROM A RICE FIELD. DRG A LOW PASS OVER THE FIELD, THE MAIN WHEELS DSCNDD INTO THE RICE CROP, & AFTER ABOUT 1000', THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN & NOSED OVER. THE SINGLE PLACE ACFT WAS EQUIPPEDWITH ONLY ONE SEAT BELT & SHOULDER HARNESS. NEITHER OCCUPANT WAS USING THE RESTRAINT DEVICES. AFTER THE ACDNT, THE PASSENGER WAS FOUND OUTSIDE THE COCKPIT WITH FATAL INJURIES. THE PLT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACFT WAS OVER THE RICE FIELD, A LARGE FLOCK OF BIRDS WAS ENCTRD & THAT HE APPARENTLY LET THE AIRPLANE GET INTO THE RICE. SVRL DEAD BIRDS WERE FOUND AT THE ACDNT SITE.
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THE PLT RPRTD HE WAS ON A FLT TO CHASE BIRDS FROM A RICE FIELD. DRG A LOW PASS OVER THE FIELD, THE MAIN WHEELS DSCNDD INTO THE RICE CROP, & AFTER ABOUT 1000', THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN & NOSED OVER. THE SINGLE PLACE ACFT WAS EQUIPPEDWITH ONLY ONE SEAT BELT & SHOULDER HARNESS. NEITHER OCCUPANT WAS USING THE RESTRAINT DEVICES. AFTER THE ACDNT, THE PASSENGER WAS FOUND OUTSIDE THE COCKPIT WITH FATAL INJURIES. THE PLT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACFT WAS OVER THE RICE FIELD, A LARGE FLOCK OF BIRDS WAS ENCTRD & THAT HE APPARENTLY LET THE AIRPLANE GET INTO THE RICE. SVRL DEAD BIRDS WERE FOUND AT THE ACDNT SITE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN36328
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT-6-15AC · Turboprop · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT