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May 15, 2001 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N6778K

Rosharon, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rosharon, TX
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6778K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA119

The aerial application flight departed the dirt airstrip to the east, turned downwind, and flew about 500 yards, when the airplane started loosing "airspeed and altitude." The pilot applied full power and started dumping the load of dry fertilizer; however, the "airplane would not recover." The airplane impacted the wet rice field, the main landing gear sunk into the mud, and the airplane flipped to the inverted position. The pilot reported the wind was from 180 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 18 knots with moderate turbulence and dust devils in the area.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were the weather conditions and the muddy terrain.

Full Narrative

On May 15, 2001, at 1430 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B, agricultural airplane, N6778K, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a rice field while maneuvering near Rosharon, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by Garrett Flying Service, Inc., of Danbury, Texas, under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, and a flight plan was not filed. At 1315, on the day of the accident, the airplane departed the operator's airstrip at Danbury, Texas, and flew to the rice field near Rosharon, Texas. During the aerial application flights, the airplane landed and departed a dirt airstrip at the rice field. On the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported the wind was from 180 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 18 knots with moderate turbulence and dust devils in the area. The flight departed the dirt airstrip to the east, turned downwind and flew about 500 yards, when the airplane started loosing "airspeed and altitude." The pilot applied full power and started dumping the load of dry fertilizer; however, the "airplane would not recover." The airplane impacted the wet rice field, the main landing gear sunk into the mud, and the airplane flipped to the inverted position before coming to rest. The vertical stabilizer, rudder, and top wings were damaged. The fuselage was twisted. Both main landing gear collapsed, and the right main landing gear separated from the airframe.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway090
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6778K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · 1340R-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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