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March 17, 1985 · Grumman G-164-A · N5326
Dufur, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dufur, OR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164-A
Tail Number
N5326
Operator
Aero Spray
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA077
A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ONTO A FIELD. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR SANK INTO A HOLE AND WAS TORN OFF. THE ACFT THEN FLIPPED INVERTED. THE THROTTLE LEAKAGE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.
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A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ONTO A FIELD. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR SANK INTO A HOLE AND WAS TORN OFF. THE ACFT THEN FLIPPED INVERTED. THE THROTTLE LEAKAGE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164-A
Tail NumberN5326
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Spray
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourcePILO