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July 15, 2007 · Grumman G-164B · N8449K
Sheldon, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sheldon, IL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164B
Tail Number
N8449K
Operator
Zumwalt Agricultural
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA214
The airplane collided with terrain following a loss of control on takeoff. The pilot reported that he was taking off with a full load of fuel and chemicals when the accident occurred. He stated that the airplane lifted off and climbed to an altitude of about 500 feet when it began to settle to the ground. The airplane landed in a bean field and contacted a ditch. The pilot stated that he did not have time to dump the chemical load prior to impacting the ground. The takeoff was being made on a 2,000 foot long, grass airstrip.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain a proper rate of climb during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to dump the chemical load and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
Full Narrative
The airplane collided with terrain following a loss of control on takeoff. The pilot reported he was taking off with a full load of fuel and chemicals when the accident occurred. He stated the airplane lifted off and climbed to an altitude of about 500 feet when it began to settle to the ground. The airplane landed in a bean field and contacted a ditch. The pilot stated he did not have time to dump the chemical load prior to impacting the ground. The takeoff was being made on a 2,000 foot long, grass airstrip.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164B
Tail NumberN8449K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZumwalt Agricultural
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · RP331-1 · Turboprop
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:05
Weather SourceWFAC