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July 23, 2007 · Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · N8402K

Walnut Ridge, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Walnut Ridge, AR
Aircraft
Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B
Tail Number
N8402K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA230

The agricultural airplane impacted terrain during takeoff from runway 18 (2,200 feet long, asphalt/gravel). The pilot stated that prior to the aerial application flight, the airplane was loaded with about 500 lbs of fuel and 2,700 lbs of urea. The takeoff weight was about 7,600 lbs. The maximum demonstrated gross weight for the restricted category airplane was 8,300 lbs. The pilot reported that the wind was approximately "10-12 mph" out of the north and that he performed a "straight downwind takeoff" using full engine power. Halfway down the runway, the pilot "knew [he] was in trouble" and decided to dump the agricultural load. He stated that when the airplane got to the end of the runway, it hit a levee and pitched to a nose high attitude. When the pilot lowered the nose, the airplane "mushed down, losing airspeed." The airplane then impacted terrain tail first, nosed over, and came to rest upside down. Wind conditions reported near the time of the accident were 010 degrees at 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.

Full Narrative

The agricultural airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during takeoff from runway 18 (2,200 feet long, asphalt/gravel). The pilot stated that prior to the aerial application flight, the airplane was loaded with about 500 lbs of fuel and 2,700 lbs of urea. The takeoff weight was about 7,600 lbs. The maximum demonstrated gross weight for the restricted category airplane was 8,300 lbs. The pilot reported that the wind was approximately "10-12 mph" out of the north and that he performed a "straight downwind takeoff" using full engine power. Halfway down the runway, the pilot "knew [he] was in trouble" and decided to dump the agricultural load. He stated that when the airplane got to the end of the runway, it hit a levee and pitched to a nose high attitude. When the pilot lowered the nose, the airplane "mushed down, losing airspeed." The airplane then impacted terrain tail first, nosed over, and came to rest upside down. Wind conditions reported near the time of the accident were 010 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 CDT
Nearest AirportWilson'S Flying Service (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B
Tail NumberN8402K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett-Airesearch · TPE331-1 · Turboprop
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data