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May 11, 1983 · Grumman G-164A · N6743Q
Bastrop, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bastrop, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N6743Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA220
AFTER ARRIVING, THE PLT MADE A PASS OVER THE TURF STRIP TO INSPECT IT BEFORE LANDING. HE ELECTED TO LAND; HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT, HE SAW A DITCH RUNNING LATERALLY ACROSS THE STRIP, BUT BY THEN, HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IT. SUBEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT THE WASHED OUT AREA & NOSED OVER.
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AFTER ARRIVING, THE PLT MADE A PASS OVER THE TURF STRIP TO INSPECT IT BEFORE LANDING. HE ELECTED TO LAND; HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT, HE SAW A DITCH RUNNING LATERALLY ACROSS THE STRIP, BUT BY THEN, HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IT. SUBEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT THE WASHED OUT AREA & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMollice Farm (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN6743Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO