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September 18, 2008 · Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · N425LS
Patterson, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Patterson, LA
Aircraft
Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream
Tail Number
N425LS
Operator
B & S Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA235
The commercial pilot had refueled and reloaded chemical and departed the airport en route to his third spray mission of the day when the aircraft lost power. The pilot selected an open field next to the cane field that he intended to spray and set up for his forced landing. When the airplane touched down the wheels sank into the mud and nosed over coming to rest inverted. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and wing struts. The pilot stated in the pilot operator report that water was found in the fuel resupply truck and in the airplane fuel tanks.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable muddy terrain for the forced landing.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot had refueled and reloaded chemical and departed the airport en route to his third spray mission of the day when the aircraft lost power. The pilot selected an open field next to the cane field that he intended to spray and set up for his forced landing. When the airplane touched down the wheels sank into the mud and nosed over coming to rest inverted. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and wing struts. The pilot stated in the pilot operator report that water was found in the fuel resupply truck and in the airplane fuel tanks.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHarry P Williams Memorial (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream
Tail NumberN425LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorB & S Flyers
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A · Turboprop · 650
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC