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May 17, 1982 · Grumman G-164 · N10280
10 West Of Bigg, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
10 West Of Bigg, CA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N10280
Operator
P M Dusters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA181
DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND LOSE POWER. WHILE LANDING IN THE ONLY AVAILABLE AREA, ONE OF THE MAIN GEAR DUG INTO A SOFT SPOT AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NO. 4 CYLINDER HAD BECOME CRACKED FROM THE FRONT SPARK PLUG HOLE TO THE REAR SPARK PLUG HOLE. ABOUT 4 INCHES OF THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE OLD, THE REMAINDER OF THE CRACK WAS NEW.
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DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND LOSE POWER. WHILE LANDING IN THE ONLY AVAILABLE AREA, ONE OF THE MAIN GEAR DUG INTO A SOFT SPOT AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NO. 4 CYLINDER HAD BECOME CRACKED FROM THE FRONT SPARK PLUG HOLE TO THE REAR SPARK PLUG HOLE. ABOUT 4 INCHES OF THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE OLD, THE REMAINDER OF THE CRACK WAS NEW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 PDT
Nearest AirportNOCK (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN10280
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorP M Dusters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:55