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May 20, 1986 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · N6680Q
Winona, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winona, KS
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164A
Tail Number
N6680Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA114
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE BORROWED THE AIRPLANE FROM HIS FATHER TO PRACTICE TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS AT HIS FATHER'S PRIVATE, CROP DUSTING AIRSTRIP. THERE WERE NO CHEMICALS ONBOARD, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT. HE FURTHER STATED THAT ON A GO-AROUND MANEUVER, AND AS HE TRIED TO GO OVER A BUILDING, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT IN A OPEN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, TOUCHED DOWN HARD, BOUNCED, THEN NOSED OVER. WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 16 KNOTS AND THE PILOT WAS USING RUNWAY 09. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS DETERMINED TO 5,600 FEET. CAUSE OF THE REPORTED LOSS OF POWER WAS NOT DETERMINED.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE BORROWED THE AIRPLANE FROM HIS FATHER TO PRACTICE TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS AT HIS FATHER'S PRIVATE, CROP DUSTING AIRSTRIP. THERE WERE NO CHEMICALS ONBOARD, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT. HE FURTHER STATED THAT ON A GO-AROUND MANEUVER, AND AS HE TRIED TO GO OVER A BUILDING, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT IN A OPEN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, TOUCHED DOWN HARD, BOUNCED, THEN NOSED OVER. WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 16 KNOTS AND THE PILOT WAS USING RUNWAY 09. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS DETERMINED TO 5,600 FEET. CAUSE OF THE REPORTED LOSS OF POWER WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway9
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164A
Tail NumberN6680Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 16 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC