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April 25, 2002 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · N6702K

Olivehurst, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Olivehurst, CA
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164C
Tail Number
N6702K
Operator
Moe S Crop Dusting
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA143

During an agricultural application flight, all engine power was lost. The pilot made a forced landing on a nearby rough field, and during the landing rollout the airplane nosed over. An examination of the engine revealed that a gearbox component broke, which made the fuel control inoperative and resulted in fuel starvation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Fuel starvation due to the failure of an engine accessory component. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.

Full Narrative

On April 25, 2002, about 1257 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164C, N6702K, experienced a total loss of engine power while maneuvering during an aerial application flight about 2 miles east of Olivehurst, California. The pilot made a forced landing in a rough field. During the landing rollout, the airplane nosed over and was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by Moe's Crop Dusting, Marysville, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137, and it originated from a field near the crash site about 1254. The pilot holds a Federal Aviation Administration airframe and power plant mechanic certificate. He reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that at the time of the mishap, the airplane's fuel tanks were about 1/2 full. The pilot stated that the airplane had been operating normally during the flight while he was applying fertilizer to the underlying field. Without warning, the Garrett turbine engine lost all power. Subsequently, the engine was removed from the airframe and examined. The pilot reported that the examination revealed the engine's torque sensor-bearing shaft was broken. This broken gearbox component inhibited proper operation of the fuel control, and the fuel supply to the engine was thereby shut off.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:57 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164C
Tail NumberN6702K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMoe S Crop Dusting
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-5 · Turboprop · 840
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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