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May 4, 2007 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N668FA
Humphrey, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Humphrey, AR
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N668FA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI07CA131
The agricultural airplane was destroyed after it struck power lines and impacted terrain in an open field. The pilot stated that as he completed his last spray run on a rice field, he departed the area to the south, gained altitude, and impacted the power lines running perpendicular across the field. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.
Full Narrative
The agricultural airplane was destroyed after it struck power lines and impacted terrain in an open field. The pilot stated that as he completed his last spray run on a rice field, he departed the area to the south, gained altitude, and impacted the power lines running perpendicular across the field. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN668FA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind235° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC