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March 25, 2008 · Grumman G-164A · N48629
Dayton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dayton, WA
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N48629
Operator
Cropland Air Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA093
The pilot was returning to the operations base after an aerial fertilizer application. He was landing to the north, and noted that the wind was coming from the west. As he flared the airplane to land, the wind shifted to a strong, quartering tailwind. The airplane touched down on the runway, bounced, and then nosed over. During the accident sequence, the right wing sustained damage and the vertical stabilizer was crushed. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the sudden windshift.
Full Narrative
The pilot was returning to the operations base after an aerial fertilizer application. He was landing to the north, and noted that the wind was coming from the west. As he flared the airplane to land, the wind shifted to a strong, quartering tailwind. The airplane touched down on the runway, bounced, and then nosed over. During the accident sequence, the right wing sustained damage and the vertical stabilizer was crushed. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:21 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Road (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN48629
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCropland Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220°, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Weather SourcePILO