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October 19, 2012 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B · N6670K

Edison, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Edison, GA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6670K
Operator
Owen Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13LA029

The pilot stated that he had completed an aerial application run in the airplane and began a left turn to return for another aerial application run. However, shortly after he began the maneuver, the airplane’s engine lost total power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field, during which the airplane nosed over. Examination of the radial engine revealed that the No. 1 cylinder k-pin had failed, resulting in significant internal engine damage and the loss of power. Further examination of the failed k-pin revealed that it had fractured near its center oil journal, and the k-pin fracture marks exhibited damage consistent with fatigue.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the k-pin associated with the No. 1 cylinder.

Full Narrative

On October 19, 2012, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B, N6670K, was substantially damaged after it nosed over during an off airport landing in a corn field near Edison, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local aerial application flight. The flight originated from the pilot's private airstrip. According to the pilot, he made one application pass across a cotton field, pitched up, and planned on turning 180 degrees to begin a second application pass. The engine lost total power and he attempted to maximize the airplane’s energy in order to complete a forced landing in a nearby peanut field. Subsequently, the pilot realized that the only option was to land in the nearby cornfield. During the landing roll out the airplane nosed over and the defoliant saturated the cockpit. He further reported that the power loss was similar to losing one of the cylinders. According to the airplane maintenance records, the engine was overhauled on May 29, 2012, and was operated for 307 total hours since the overhaul. The engine's total time in service was 11,466.8 hours. Initial examination of the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane nosed over after landing in a cornfield and the terrain was sandy in nature. He further reported that ground tracks were visible from the initial touchdown point to the wreckage and measured 425 feet in length. The engine was examined at a facility in Oklahoma. Initial examination revealed that Cylinder No. 7 was loose from the power case studs. The governor drive gear was unable to be rotated. The No. 8 cylinder linkpin strap and approximately 2 inches of the rod beam were present. The No. 1 cylinder linkrod was observed not connected to the K-Pin through the No. 8 cylinder mounting flange hole. The front approximate one-half of the K-Pin was absent from the masterod assembly, the rear half of the K-Pin and its safety were found in place and the front half of the K-Pin was found inside the power case after the top case half was removed; however, all surfaces exhibited extensive damage. The K-Pin was fractured through the center of the mid-journal oil-holes. Examination further revealed that the cylinder assemblies extended into the power case area and had been flared out. Cylinder Nos. 1, 8, and 9 were removed using various methods. The piston associated with the No. 1 cylinder was found approximately two-thirds of the length of the stroke up the bore of the cylinder and the No 1 piston surfaces facing the crankshaft had minimal damage when compared to all other pistons. The remaining portion of the No. 1 cylinder K-Pin was removed and the hole size was checked. The front flange was measured at 0.001 inches out-of-round. In a review of the pin size and the illustrated parts manual the pin did not exhibit any indication that it was anything other than the original pin. There was no evidence throughout the engine of oil starvation on any of the components.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6670K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOwen Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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