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March 27, 2001 · Grumman G-164B · N6552K
Dyer, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dyer, TN
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N6552K
Operator
Londe Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA01LA105
The pilot experienced a loss of directional control on landing roll and subsequent nose down of the airplane. After exiting the airplane the pilot observed that the right front tire was flat. Further examination of the tire revealed the inner tube was pinched by company maintenance personnel during installation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down.
Full Narrative
On March 27, 2001, at about 1650 central standard time, a Grumman G-164B, N6552K, registered to Londe Air Service Inc; operating as a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight experienced a loss of directional control on landing to a road site in the vicinity of Dyer, Tennessee, and crashed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the commercial pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Esquire Green Road Dyer, Tennessee, about 10 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated upon landing to a road, he experienced a loss of directional control. The airplane hit a ditch and nosed down. Examination of the airplane by the pilot after exiting the airplane revealed the right front tire was flat. The tire was removed from the airplane and examined. The examination revealed that the tire had been pinched when installed improperly by company maintenance personnel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN6552K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLonde Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340S3H1G · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC