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July 5, 1986 · Grumman G-164B · N6915K

Vega Baja, PR

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 2 uninjured
Location
Vega Baja, PR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6915K
Operator
Alan J Hawsey
Injuries
Fatal
NTSB Number
MIA86FA200

THE PLT OF THE GRUMMAN AG CAT ALLOWED 2 PARACHUTISTS TO BOARD THE RESTICTED CATAGORY ACFT FOR A PARACHUTE JUMPING FLT. EACH PARACHUTIST WAS POSITIONED ON A WING WITH HIS ARM CROOKED AROUND THE RESPECTIVE WING CENTER STRUT. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PARACHUTIST ON THE RGT WING FELL OFF & PLUNGED TO HIS DEATH. AN EXAM OF HIS CHUTES REVEALED THAT THE MAIN CHUTE HAD BARELY STARTED TO OPEN & THE RESERVE CHUTE WAS NOT DEPLOYED. WITNESSES BELIEVED THAT THE PARACHUTIST FELL FROM ABOUT 400 TO 500 FT AGL. WITNESS TESTIMONY & A POST MORTEM EXAM OF THE DECEASED REVEALED THAT HIS RGT ARM WAS WEAKER THAN HIS LEFT ARM DUE TO A PREVIOUS INJURY & SURGERY. THE OWNER OF THE ACFT WAS NOT AWARE OF, NOR DID HE APPROVE OF, THE USE OF THE ACFT FOR PARACHUTE JUMPING.

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THE PLT OF THE GRUMMAN AG CAT ALLOWED 2 PARACHUTISTS TO BOARD THE RESTICTED CATAGORY ACFT FOR A PARACHUTE JUMPING FLT. EACH PARACHUTIST WAS POSITIONED ON A WING WITH HIS ARM CROOKED AROUND THE RESPECTIVE WING CENTER STRUT. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PARACHUTIST ON THE RGT WING FELL OFF & PLUNGED TO HIS DEATH. AN EXAM OF HIS CHUTES REVEALED THAT THE MAIN CHUTE HAD BARELY STARTED TO OPEN & THE RESERVE CHUTE WAS NOT DEPLOYED. WITNESSES BELIEVED THAT THE PARACHUTIST FELL FROM ABOUT 400 TO 500 FT AGL. WITNESS TESTIMONY & A POST MORTEM EXAM OF THE DECEASED REVEALED THAT HIS RGT ARM WAS WEAKER THAN HIS LEFT ARM DUE TO A PREVIOUS INJURY & SURGERY. THE OWNER OF THE ACFT WAS NOT AWARE OF, NOR DID HE APPROVE OF, THE USE OF THE ACFT FOR PARACHUTE JUMPING.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6915K
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAlan J Hawsey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 2 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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