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August 1, 1984 · Grumman G-164B · N6689Q
Maricopa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Maricopa, AZ
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6689Q
Operator
San Tan Dusters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA423
THE PLT ADDED FUEL AND CHEMICALS FOR A TOTAL OF ABOUT 230 GALLONS OF CARGO. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 87 DEGREES AND THE ARPT ELEVATION IS 1100 FT. THE DENSITY ALT WAS NOT COMPUTED AND PERFORMANCE NOT ASSESSED. AFTER TAKEOFF IN A CROSSWIND TURN THE ACFT 'QUIT FLYING'. THE PLT SAID HE 'ADDED POWER' AND DUMPED THE LOAD BUT HIT A POWER LINE WITH THE TAILWHEEL. THE ACFT BOUNCED AND NOSED OVER. THE ACTUAL IMPACT WAS ON A DOWNWIND HEADING AS HE WAS TURNING 180 DEGREES TO SPRAY A FIELD JUST ADJACENT TO THE AIRPTRIP. THE PLT MADE NO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF FURTHER ACCIDENTS OF THIS TYPE.
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THE PLT ADDED FUEL AND CHEMICALS FOR A TOTAL OF ABOUT 230 GALLONS OF CARGO. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 87 DEGREES AND THE ARPT ELEVATION IS 1100 FT. THE DENSITY ALT WAS NOT COMPUTED AND PERFORMANCE NOT ASSESSED. AFTER TAKEOFF IN A CROSSWIND TURN THE ACFT 'QUIT FLYING'. THE PLT SAID HE 'ADDED POWER' AND DUMPED THE LOAD BUT HIT A POWER LINE WITH THE TAILWHEEL. THE ACFT BOUNCED AND NOSED OVER. THE ACTUAL IMPACT WAS ON A DOWNWIND HEADING AS HE WAS TURNING 180 DEGREES TO SPRAY A FIELD JUST ADJACENT TO THE AIRPTRIP. THE PLT MADE NO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF FURTHER ACCIDENTS OF THIS TYPE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6689Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSan Tan Dusters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time02:30
Weather SourceWIT