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May 20, 1982 · Grumman G-164A · N7689
Tekamah, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tekamah, NE
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N7689
Operator
Har-Mor Ag Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA085
ON THE THIRD SPRAY RUN THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE HAD A LOSS OF POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO FLY BACK TO THE AIRPORT BUT WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER IN THE SOFT MUD. ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED A CAMSHAFT ROLLER, P/N 59-99, FAILED CAUSING A VALVE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
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ON THE THIRD SPRAY RUN THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE HAD A LOSS OF POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO FLY BACK TO THE AIRPORT BUT WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER IN THE SOFT MUD. ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED A CAMSHAFT ROLLER, P/N 59-99, FAILED CAUSING A VALVE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:20 CDT
Nearest AirportTEKAMAH (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN7689
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHar-Mor Ag Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 3 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter0