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April 23, 2011 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164A · N8896H
Belhaven, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Belhaven, NC
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164A
Tail Number
N8896H
Operator
Lee Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA260
The pilot stated that he had completed three or four passes of the aerial application flight before the accident. The airplane was heavily loaded as he approached the field, and he felt the plane mush a little bit. The airplane's wheels and spray rig struck the crops and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. During the accident sequence, the engine separated from the airplane and the wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. According to the pilot, the performance and handling of the airplane were great and there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above crops while performing an aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he had completed three or four passes of the aerial application flight before the accident. He said, he was coming into the field, was heavily loaded, and he felt the plane mush a little bit. He got his wheels and spray rig into the wheat and it kind of pulled him down. During the accident sequence, the engine separated from the airplane and the wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. According to the pilot, the performance and handling of the airplane were great and there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:59 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164A
Tail NumberN8896H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLee Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC