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February 5, 2011 · Schweizer G-164B · N6725K
Buttonwillow, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Buttonwillow, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6725K
Operator
Slikker Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA128
The pilot stated that he was making a low aerial application pass over a field, dispensing smoke to determine wind direction and velocity. The airplane struck a 20-foot-high irrigation vent pipe, which was located in the field that he was working. He proceeded straight ahead and attempted a forced landing on a dirt road immediately next to the field because the engine was losing power. Upon touching down, the right main wheel encountered soft dirt and the airplane nosed over inverted, bending the engine mount and wrinkling the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Pole-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
The aerial application pilot stated that he was making a low pass over a field, dispensing smoke, to determine wind direction and velocity. The airplane struck a 20-foot-high irrigation vent pipe, which was located in the field that he was working. He proceeded straight ahead and attempted a forced landing on a dirt road immediately next to the field because the engine was losing power. Upon touching down, the right main wheel got into some soft dirt and the airplane nosed over inverted. The engine mount was bent, and the fuselage and vertical stabilizer were wrinkled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6725K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSlikker Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC