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May 26, 1983 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · N6627K
Live Oak, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Live Oak, CA
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164C
Tail Number
N6627K
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83LA249
THE PLT WAS ON A FLIGHT TO SEED A RICE FIELD WITH 2 SETS OF POWER LINES LOCATED NEAR ITS WEST EDGE. THE PLT HAD SEEDED THE FIELD MANY TIMES BEFORE, & REPORTEDLY, WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA. DURING THE 1ST SWATH RUN, WHICH WAS FROM EAST TO WEST, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE 1ST SET OF POWER LINES, APRX 30 FT AGL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASHED TO THE GROUND & CAME TO REST ABOUT 150 YARDS WEST OF THE POWER LINES.
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THE PLT WAS ON A FLIGHT TO SEED A RICE FIELD WITH 2 SETS OF POWER LINES LOCATED NEAR ITS WEST EDGE. THE PLT HAD SEEDED THE FIELD MANY TIMES BEFORE, & REPORTEDLY, WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA. DURING THE 1ST SWATH RUN, WHICH WAS FROM EAST TO WEST, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE 1ST SET OF POWER LINES, APRX 30 FT AGL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASHED TO THE GROUND & CAME TO REST ABOUT 150 YARDS WEST OF THE POWER LINES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:54 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164C
Tail NumberN6627K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-1-101 · Turboprop · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC