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December 3, 1986 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B-600 · N6898Q
Earle, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Earle, AR
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B-600
Tail Number
N6898Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA028
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE POWERPLANT WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY DURING INITIAL CLIMB WHEN, SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AFTER BACKFIRING. IMMEDIATE REMEDIAL ACTION RESULTED IN A PARTIAL POWER OUTPUT BUT NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED AND AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED BUT THE TERRAIN WAS WET AND MUDDY AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THE POWERPLANT WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY DURING INITIAL CLIMB WHEN, SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AFTER BACKFIRING. IMMEDIATE REMEDIAL ACTION RESULTED IN A PARTIAL POWER OUTPUT BUT NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED AND AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED BUT THE TERRAIN WAS WET AND MUDDY AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B-600
Tail NumberN6898Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 12 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC