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August 21, 1985 · Schweizer G-164B · N6749K
Tolleson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Tolleson, AZ
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6749K
Operator
Country Boy Aerial Applicators
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX85LA360
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT,THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLT. HE SELECTED A COTTON FIELD IN WHICH TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LNG. THE AIRCRAFT OVER SHOT THE INTENDED LANDING AREA AND IMPACTED A UTILITY POLE. THE COLLISION RUPTURED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FUEL IGNITED.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT,THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLT. HE SELECTED A COTTON FIELD IN WHICH TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LNG. THE AIRCRAFT OVER SHOT THE INTENDED LANDING AREA AND IMPACTED A UTILITY POLE. THE COLLISION RUPTURED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FUEL IGNITED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6749K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCountry Boy Aerial Applicators
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:48
Weather SourceWFAC