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July 23, 2006 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N8376K

Lamont, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lamont, WA
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N8376K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA145

The pilot of the agricultural airplane reported that he was spraying a field adjacent to a set of hills, which required him to maneuver over the hills. While turning, he "misjudged the height of the hills at one point." He did not maintain terrain clearance, and the airplane impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 2006, about 0745 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B, N8376K, sustained substantial damage when it collided with terrain while maneuvering near Lamont, Washington. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Moore Aircraft Company of Ritzville, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 137 local agricultural application flight and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Pru Field Airport in Ritzville about 0715. The pilot reported that he was spraying a field adjacent to a set of hills, which required him to maneuver over the hills. While turning, he "misjudged the height of the hills at one point." He did not maintain terrain clearance, and the airplane impacted the ground.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8376K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

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

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