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August 9, 2005 · Grumman G-164 · N553Y

Georgetown, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Georgetown, MN
Aircraft
Grumman G-164
Tail Number
N553Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05LA234

The agricultural airplane experienced a total loss of engine power during an aerial application. The airplane then impacted a powerline pole, trees, and terrain while the pilot attempted a forced landing. The inspection of the engine revealed no anomalies associated with the reported loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.

Full Narrative

On August 9, 2005, at 1430 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164, N553Y, operated by Mueller Aviation, LLC., received substantial damage on impact with terrain following a reported loss of engine power near Georgetown, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was not operating on a flight plan. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated from a private airstrip near Georgetown, Minnesota, at 1420. The pilot stated that while completing a turn on the fifth pass over the field he was spraying, the engine speed decreased "rapidly." The engine began to fluctuate when he "fully" advanced the throttle. The engine continued to lose power as the airspeed decreased "quickly" while coming out of a turn. The airplane impacted trees along the field, impacted a powerline pole along the field, and then impacted a field. Inspection of the engine by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no anomalies associated with the reported loss of engine power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (3nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164
Tail NumberN553Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 9 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data