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July 16, 2004 · Grumman G-164C · N6555K

Tiller, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tiller, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164C
Tail Number
N6555K
Operator
Moss Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04CA184

The 17,174-hour pilot, stated that after landing on a 3,750 feet long and 150 feet wide concrete and turf runway, the right main landing gear braking system "gave way," and he was not able to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane airplane veered off the left side of the runway into a ditch. The reason for the brake failure was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane while landing due to a brake system failure.

Full Narrative

On July 16, 2004, at 1245 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164C single-engine, tail-equipped agricultural airplane, N6555K, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of directional control during landing roll at Flying G Ranch Airport (AR79), near Tillar, Arkansas. The commercial pilot did not sustain any injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Moss Flying Service of Tillar, Arkansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight was terminating at the time of the accident. According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the 17,174-hour pilot reported that after landing on runway 27 (3,750 feet long and 150 feet wide concrete and turf runway), the right main landing gear braking system "gave way." Subsequently, the airplane turned to the left, impacted a ditch, and nosed into the ground. Examination by an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, who responded to the accident site, revealed that the left landing gear was collapsed, the firewall was bent, and both wings sustained structural damage to the spars. Further examination revealed that hydraulic fluid in the right master brake cylinder was empty. According to the aircraft's logbooks, the airplane had accumulated approximately 233 hours since the last annual inspection on April 4, 2004. At that time, the airframe total time was 2,634 hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying G Ranch Airport (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3750 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164C
Tail NumberN6555K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMoss Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data