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July 10, 1986 · Grumman G-164B · N48593
Sidon, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Sidon, MS
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N48593
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA86FA202
THE RIGHT WINGS OF THE AG OPERATOR'S BI-PLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SUPPORT CABLES OF A 322 FT HIGH MICROWAVE TOWER WHILE ON A BASE LEG FOR LANDING. THE RIGHT WINGS SEPARATED & THE ACFT CRASHED & BURNED KILLING THE PLT. THE 25000 HR PLT KNEW OF THE TOWER AS HE HAD BEEN FLYING IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA FOR OVER 20 YEARS. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ACFT WAS FLYING INTO THE RISING MORNING SUN & THE PLT MAY HAVE BEEN BLINDED BY THE SUN'S GLARE.
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THE RIGHT WINGS OF THE AG OPERATOR'S BI-PLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SUPPORT CABLES OF A 322 FT HIGH MICROWAVE TOWER WHILE ON A BASE LEG FOR LANDING. THE RIGHT WINGS SEPARATED & THE ACFT CRASHED & BURNED KILLING THE PLT. THE 25000 HR PLT KNEW OF THE TOWER AS HE HAD BEEN FLYING IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA FOR OVER 20 YEARS. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ACFT WAS FLYING INTO THE RISING MORNING SUN & THE PLT MAY HAVE BEEN BLINDED BY THE SUN'S GLARE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:40 CDT
Nearest AirportSIDON (1nm WSW)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN48593
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWFAC