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March 8, 2013 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B · N6902K

Beech Grove, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Beech Grove, AR
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6902K
Operator
Kin-Co Ag Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA191

The pilot reported that the airplane was loaded with 114 gallons of fuel and 250 gallons of weed killer, which was a normal load for this type of operation. He indicated that during the takeoff roll, the airplane started to get “light” so he attempted to become airborne. The airplane then settled back down on the runway, bounced, and then veered off the left side of the runway. The left wing impacted terrain and the airplane subsequently bounced into an adjacent open field. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

On March 8, 2013, about 1600 central daylight time, a Grumman 164B airplane, N6902K, veered off the left side of the runway during takeoff and impacted terrain at a private airstrip in Beech Grove, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. During the attempted takeoff, the left wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to HDS, Inc. and operated by Kin-CO Ag Aviation, Inc. under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a statement provided by the pilot, the airplane was loaded with 114 gallons of fuel and 250 gallons of weed killer, which was a normal load for this type of operation. He checked his seat belt and shoulder harness and centered the airplane on the runway. During the takeoff roll, the pilot described the airplane as getting “light” so he attempted to become airborne. The airplane then settled back down on the runway, bounced off of the right main landing gear, and then veered off the left side of the runway. The left wing impacted terrain and the airplane subsequently bounced into the open field. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6902K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKin-Co Ag Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE 331-6-252 · Reciprocating · 665
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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