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February 18, 2010 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B · N6774Q

Colfax, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colfax, WA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6774Q
Operator
Tlc Flying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10LA139

The pilot was departing for the first aerial application flight of the day and the airplane was loaded with fertilizer. The pilot did not apply carburetor heat during the ground idle or taxi. He stated that during the takeoff roll, the engine did not produce normal power. He attempted to dump the fertilizer before the airplane collided with terrain in a nearby field. Post accident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies. Review of the carburetor icing probability chart revealed that the temperature and dew point, 8 and -1 degrees Celsius respectively, were conducive to serious icing conditions at glide power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Conducive to carburetor icing-Effect on equipment - C

Full Narrative

On February 18, 2010, at 0838 Pacific standard time, N6774Q, a Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation G-164B, lost partial engine power during takeoff and the airplane collided with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the pilot was not injured. TLC Flying, Inc. was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that the airplane was loaded with fertilizer and fuel for the first flight of the day. He did not apply carburetor heat during the taxi, but the run up and carburetor heat checks were satisfactory. During the takeoff, the engine did not perform as it normally did, the pilot attempted to dump the fertilizer, and the airplane collided with terrain in a nearby field. The airplane sustained damage to the empennage and wings. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane and engine following the accident. Fuel was present in the airplane and appeared uncontaminated. The throttle quadrant and carburetor heat controls were continuous to the engine. Examination of the magnetos and carburetor revealed no mechanical abnormalities. Due to damage sustained to the propeller and engine, the inspector was unable to test run the engine following the accident. The inspector reported that the engine was not seized. No mechanical anomalies were identified. The inspector indicated that following the accident, the pilot told him that he checked the carburetor heat operation prior to takeoff. As the airplane rolled down the runway, the pilot felt that the engine was not producing enough power to fly, but he was forced to continue the takeoff due to uneven terrain off the end of the runway. Review of the carburetor icing probability chart revealed that the temperature and dew point, 8 and -1 degrees Celsius respectively, were conducive to serious icing conditions at glide power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:38 PST
Nearest AirportPort Of Whitman (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3209 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6774Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTlc Flying
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 30 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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