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October 30, 1986 · Grumman G164B · N6608Q
Memphis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Memphis, MO
Aircraft
Grumman G164B
Tail Number
N6608Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC87LA011
THE AERIAL APPLICATION ACFT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEED A WHEAT FIELD WHEN SMOKE CAME INTO THE COCKPIT. THE PLT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A BLACKTOP ROAD. THE ROAD WAS THE BEST AVAILABLE, BUT WAS NOT ADEQUATE AND ACFT FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION INDICATED POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE SHORTED AGAINST METAL BATTERY CASE. THE CABLE BURNED AND BATTERY CASE AND BATTERY MELTED.
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THE AERIAL APPLICATION ACFT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEED A WHEAT FIELD WHEN SMOKE CAME INTO THE COCKPIT. THE PLT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A BLACKTOP ROAD. THE ROAD WAS THE BEST AVAILABLE, BUT WAS NOT ADEQUATE AND ACFT FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION INDICATED POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE SHORTED AGAINST METAL BATTERY CASE. THE CABLE BURNED AND BATTERY CASE AND BATTERY MELTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest Airport9nm E
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G164B
Tail NumberN6608Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO