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February 25, 2005 · Grumman G-164A · N8501H

Tuckerman, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tuckerman, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N8501H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA094

The 10,000-hour pilot reported that while maneuvering, the engine suddenly lost power and the pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby field. During the landing roll, the airplane's main landing gears sunk into the mud, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Examination of the radial engine revealed that the number nine cylinder head was cracked between both sparkplugs.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number nine cylinder.

Full Narrative

On February 25, 2005, approximately 1600 central standard time, a tailwheel equipped Grumman G-164A single-engine agricultural airplane, N8501H, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while maneuvering near Tuckerman, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Tuckerman Flying Service, of Tuckerman, Arkansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91personal flight. The local flight originated from a private airstrip near Tuckerman, Arkansas, at an unknown time. During a telephone interview with an NTSB representative, the 10,000-hour pilot reported that while maneuvering, the engine suddenly lost power. He initiated a forced landing to a nearby field. During the landing roll, the airplane's main landing gears sunk into the mud, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the horizontal stabilizer and rudder were destroyed. The outboard leading edge of the lower left wing was crushed aft. Both wing struts were broken. Examination of the 600-horsepower Pratt and Whitney R-1340 radial engine by the airplane owner revealed that the number nine cylinder head was cracked between both sparkplugs.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN8501H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 32 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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