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July 10, 2008 · Grumman Acft Eng G-164B · N6792Q
Patterson, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Patterson, CA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng G-164B
Tail Number
N6792Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA223
Near dawn, the pilot took off to perform an aerial application flight. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane collided with a pole. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed into the underlying field. The airplane was partially consumed by a post impact fire, and the pilot sustained a minor injury. The operator reported that during the flight the pilot had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
Near dawn, the pilot took off to perform an aerial application flight. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane collided with a pole. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed into the underlying field. The airplane was partially consumed by a post impact fire, and the pilot sustained a minor injury. The pilot and the operator reported that during the 10-minute-long flight no mechanical malfunction was experienced.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:28 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman Acft Eng G-164B
Tail NumberN6792Q
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 45 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO