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May 11, 2006 · Grumman G-164A · N4892

Yuba City, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yuba City, CA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N4892
Operator
Twin Cities Aviation L L C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA168

The airplane stalled during departure from the airstrip and collided with trees. The airplane was loaded with 1,800 pounds of chemical and the temperature was approximately 85 degrees Fahrenheit. During the initial climb, the pilot realized that the airplane would not be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway. He attempted an avoidance maneuver but the airplane stalled and impacted trees. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb.

Full Narrative

On May 11, 2006, at 1400 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N4892, stalled during the takeoff-initial climb from a private airstrip and impacted trees in Yuba City, California. Twin Cities Aviation L.L.C. operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137. The airline transport pilot who held commercial privileges for single engine airplanes, and was the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the local area aerial application flight. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he hauled two 1,800-pound loads prior to the accident flight from the private airstrip that had trees and two double trailers at its end. The airstrip was unusable the first 300 feet. As he advanced the throttle to takeoff power, he noted a slight tailwind. After the airplane lifted from the runway, the pilot realized that he would not be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway. During an avoidance maneuver, the airplane stalled and impacted the trees. The temperature was about 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The pilot suggested the following recommendations to prevent similar accidents: when working from short airstrips or with obstacles, consider reducing loads until performance for the given conditions are determined; prior to operations from short airstrips, define a point down the runway at which the tail wheel should be off of the ground; determine a maximum temperature for maximum loading and when temperature exceeds this, reduce the load; and, when conditions are less that optimal, consult with supervisor before continuing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest Airport1nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN4892
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTwin Cities Aviation L L C
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data