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July 24, 1986 · Schweizer G164A · N8379
Grandin, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grandin, ND
Aircraft
Schweizer G164A
Tail Number
N8379
Operator
Cameron Wischer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA205
PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FROM 2600 FT X 50 FT SOD STRIP WITH FULL FUEL (36 GAL) AND 160 GAL OF M22, A FUNGICIDE. CENTER OF RWY WAS SOFT FROM RECENT RAINS. PLT BEGAN TAKEOFF ROLL ON RIGHT SIDE OF RWY. RIGHT WING AND SPRAY BOOM CONTACTED TALL GRAIN STALKS ALONG SIDE OF RWY AND ACFT SPUN AROUND AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS. LEFT WING TIP DUG INTO GROUND AND ACFT CARTWHEELED.
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PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FROM 2600 FT X 50 FT SOD STRIP WITH FULL FUEL (36 GAL) AND 160 GAL OF M22, A FUNGICIDE. CENTER OF RWY WAS SOFT FROM RECENT RAINS. PLT BEGAN TAKEOFF ROLL ON RIGHT SIDE OF RWY. RIGHT WING AND SPRAY BOOM CONTACTED TALL GRAIN STALKS ALONG SIDE OF RWY AND ACFT SPUN AROUND AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS. LEFT WING TIP DUG INTO GROUND AND ACFT CARTWHEELED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDAKOTA (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G164A
Tail NumberN8379
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCameron Wischer
Operating RulePart 137
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 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:48
Weather SourceWFAC