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August 12, 2005 · Grumman G-164A · N9632

Marshalltown, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marshalltown, IA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N9632
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05LA229

The agricultural airplane experienced a total loss of engine power following take off. The pilot then executed a forced landing on a soft and muddy corn field. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 12, 2005, at 1330 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N9632, operated by Pro Air Service, Inc., as an aerial application airplane, received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a forced landing about two miles northwest of Marshalltown Municipal Airport (MIW), Marshalltown, Iowa. The pilot reported a loss of engine power. 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 was uninjured. The local flight originated from MIW at 1315. The pilot stated that his preflight inspection of the airplane revealed no discrepancies. Following his preflight, he taxied to the chemical loading area to load the airplane with his first load of the day and then taxied to the fuel pumps to obtain 50 gallons of fuel. After refueling, he taxied to the run-up area where he performed a run-up which he described the engine and controls as "all operating properly." The pilot stated that he performed a "normal" take off and about one mile from the departure end of the runway, the engine began to lose power and the airspeed began to decrease. He nosed the airplane "slightly" down and added a little power to correct the problem; however, the engine continued to lose power. He applied maximum power, but the engine did not respond and continued to lose power. The airplane's altitude and airspeed were lower than he "cared for." He continued to fly the airplane straight ahead to avoid a stall and was certain that he could not keep the airplane in the air. He dumped the chemical on-board and "shortly thereafter" attempted to land on a soft and wet corn field in a three-point attitude. The airplane flipped over upon touchdown. Examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that all airplane control surfaces and their connections throughout the airplane were intact. All of the engine cylinders were intact with no visible cracks or other damage noted. The engine was attached to the airframe and was rotated through the crankshaft; no anomalies were reported. A copy of a refueling invoice from the departure airport's fixed base operator lists 53.5 gallons of fuel was pumped into the airplane prior to the accident takeoff.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMarshalltown Municipal (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN9632
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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