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May 7, 2009 · Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream G-164B · N8080K
Iowa, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Iowa, LA
Aircraft
Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream G-164B
Tail Number
N8080K
Operator
O Brien Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09CA283
During initial takeoff from a private airfield, the single-engine agricultural airplane experienced a substantial loss of engine power. The pilot was unable to restore engine power and performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll-out the airplane collided with a levy, nosed over, and caught fire. The pilot was able to egress the airplane uninjured before the airplane was consumed by the postimpact fire. The airplane had been fully fueled and loaded with applicant. An inspection of the engine revealed that the Number 8 cylinder assembly cracked through the spark plug holes, resulting in the cylinder head separating from the barrel in flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
Full Narrative
During initial takeoff from a private airfield, the single-engine agricultural airplane experienced a substantial loss of engine power. The pilot was unable to restore engine power and performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll-out the airplane collided with a levy, nosed over, and caught fire. The pilot was able to egress the airplane uninjured before the airplane was consumed by the post-impact fire. The airplane had been fully fueled and loaded with applicant. An inspection of the engine revealed that the #8 cylinder assembly cracked through the spark plug holes resulting in the cylinder head separating from the barrel in-flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportO'Brien Flying Service Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream G-164B
Tail NumberN8080K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorO Brien Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4200 ft
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC