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July 1, 2005 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · N6626K

Gillett, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gillett, AR
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164C
Tail Number
N6626K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA177

The 18,738-hour pilot reported that while applying an aerial application of fertilizer to a field, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby field. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees and came to rest upright. A post-impact fire comsumed most of the airframe. Examination of the sooted engine revealed that the discharge pressure line (P3) at the fuel control unit was disconnected. The threads at the "B" nut were also covered with soot.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected discharge pressure line at the fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 1, 2005, at 1630 central daylight time, a tail-wheel equipped Grumman-Schweizer G-164C single-engine turbine powered agricultural airplane, N6626K, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while performing an aerial application near Gillett, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Trites Flying Service, Inc., of Gillett, Arkansas. Visual metrological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight originated from the operator's private airstrip near Gillett, Arkansas, at 1615. The 18,738-hour pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that during an aerial application of fertilizer to a field, the engine "lost partial power." The pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby field. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees and came to rest upright. Subsequently, a postcrash fire consumed most of the airplane. Examination of the Allied Signal TPE331-6-252M engine was conducted on July 29, 2005, at the facilities of Air Salvage of Dallas, near Lancaster, Texas, by the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC). The examination revealed that the engine was covered with soot, and the "B" nut (tubing nut that is used to hold flared tubing to a threaded fitting) from the discharge pressure line (P3) at the fuel control unit was disconnected. The threads of the "B" nut were also covered with soot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164C
Tail NumberN6626K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAllied Signal · TPE331-6-252M · Turboprop · 715

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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