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September 14, 1983 · Grumman G-164B · N48475
Berry, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Berry, AL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N48475
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA370
THE ACFT DRAGGED A WING DURING TAKEOFF AND COLLAPSED THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR IN THE PROCESS. AFTER LIFTOFF THE PLT SAID THE LEFT WING DIPPED AND CONTACTED SOYBEANS AT THE END OF THE RWY. HE SAID HE OVERCONTROLLED AND ROLLED THE RIGHT WING INTO THE BEANS. HE REPORTED THAT THE 180 GALLONS OF INSECTICIDE WAS DUMPED BUT THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A TERRACE AND FOLDED, DAMAGING THE WING. HE HAD ESTIMATED THE WIND TO BE LIGHT AND FROM 030 DEGREES. THE RECORDED WINDS ABOUT 25 MINUTES LATERAND 20 MILES SOUTH WERE FROM 350 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. THE REPORTED TAKEOFF HEADING WAS SE ABOUT 170 DEGREES.
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THE ACFT DRAGGED A WING DURING TAKEOFF AND COLLAPSED THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR IN THE PROCESS. AFTER LIFTOFF THE PLT SAID THE LEFT WING DIPPED AND CONTACTED SOYBEANS AT THE END OF THE RWY. HE SAID HE OVERCONTROLLED AND ROLLED THE RIGHT WING INTO THE BEANS. HE REPORTED THAT THE 180 GALLONS OF INSECTICIDE WAS DUMPED BUT THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A TERRACE AND FOLDED, DAMAGING THE WING. HE HAD ESTIMATED THE WIND TO BE LIGHT AND FROM 030 DEGREES. THE RECORDED WINDS ABOUT 25 MINUTES LATERAND 20 MILES SOUTH WERE FROM 350 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. THE REPORTED TAKEOFF HEADING WAS SE ABOUT 170 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Lexington (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN48475
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC