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August 28, 2001 · Grumman G164B · N2LU

Rayville, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rayville, LA
Aircraft
Grumman G164B
Tail Number
N2LU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA193

The pilot had been applying malathion to a field for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes when the engine began backfiring and running rough. A loss of engine power ensued and the pilot executed a forced landing to a field. The airplane touched down and rolled approximately 200 feet before the left main gear hit a small mound of grass and dirt. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed that the drive coupling on a magneto was partially sheared.

NTSB Probable Cause

the partial failure of the magneto drive coupling while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 28, 2001, at 1645 central daylight time, a Grumman G164B agricultural airplane, N2LU, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rayville, Louisiana. The airplane was registered to and operated by Barham Bros Inc., of Oakridge, Louisiana. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight originated from the Hooks Memorial Airport, Rayville, Louisiana, at 1530. According to the pilot, he had been applying malathion to a field for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes when the engine began "backfiring and running rough." A loss of engine power ensued and the pilot executed a forced landing to a field. The airplane touched down and rolled approximately 200 feet before the "left main gear hit [a] small mound of grass and dirt." Subsequently, "the aircraft nosed over very gently onto its back," and came to rest inverted. Post accident examination of the airplane, by an FAA inspector and the operator, revealed that the drive coupling on one of the magneto's was "sheared but not completely." According to the operator the magneto had accumulated a total of 807.0 hours. They reported that the airplane's tail section sustained structural damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G164B
Tail NumberN2LU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time22:28
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data