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June 30, 1986 · Grumman G-164 · N964X
Rayville, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rayville, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N964X
Operator
Adams Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW86FRD17
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING TAKEOFF AFTER LOSING PWR DURING A TURN AT 150 FT AGL. THE PLT SAID THAT THE ACFT STALLED AND HIT IN A COTTON FIELD ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE ARPT. THE PLT ALSO SAID OIL HIT THE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 3 SECONDS BEFORE PWR FAILURE. THE ACFT WAS LOADED WITH 1600 LBS OF FERTILIZER. THE PLT SAID THAT EARLIER RECOGNITION OF THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF PWR COULD HAVE POSSIBLY PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT. THE PWR LOSS CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING TAKEOFF AFTER LOSING PWR DURING A TURN AT 150 FT AGL. THE PLT SAID THAT THE ACFT STALLED AND HIT IN A COTTON FIELD ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE ARPT. THE PLT ALSO SAID OIL HIT THE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 3 SECONDS BEFORE PWR FAILURE. THE ACFT WAS LOADED WITH 1600 LBS OF FERTILIZER. THE PLT SAID THAT EARLIER RECOGNITION OF THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF PWR COULD HAVE POSSIBLY PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT. THE PWR LOSS CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRAYVILLE (1nm W)
Runway18
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN964X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAdams Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO