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April 8, 2017 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164A A · N971QC

Nome, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nome, TX
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164A A (1976)
Tail Number
N971QC
Operator
Twin County Air-Ag
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN17LA151

The pilot was conducting agricultural operations when he noticed a "burnt wire" smell. He stated that smoke began to fill the cockpit, and he noticed flames outside the airplane. The pilot shut off the fuel selector and conducted a forced landing to a hay field. After landing, the fire consumed the majority of the airplane. Review of maintenance records revealed the airplane's original engine was replaced by a turbine engine under a supplemental type certificate (STC); however, the STC holder did not perform or authorize the installation. Although the STC involved replacing the fuel lines every 5 years, the investigation revealed no records indicating that the fuel lines were replaced in accordance with the STC. Fire damage prevented a detailed examination of the engine installation; therefore, the origin of the fire could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (turbine/turboprop)-(general)-Incorrect service/maintenance

Full Narrative

On April 8, 2017, about 0750 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A agricultural airplane, N971QC, conducted a forced landing near Nome, Texas. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was destroyed by fire during the accident. The airplane was registered to and operated by Twin County Air-AG, Inc. under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he was conducting spray runs, when he noticed a burnt wire smell, he then noticed a low oil pressure indication. He partly opened the cabin door and noticed flames. The smoke and fire increased. Due to smoke in the cockpit, he had difficulty in seeing, but was able to find the engine fuel shut-off valve and closed it. The smoke cleared enough for him to select a hay field for a forced landing. The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector noted that after landing, the fire consumed the majority of the airplane. A review of the airplane records on file with the FAA, revealed that the airplane's original radial engine was replaced by a Walter M601E-11 turboprop engine; the Walter engine was subsequently replaced by Pratt & Whitney turboprop PT6A-27 engine on February 1, 2010. The FAA inspector reported that the shop who owned the supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Pratt & Whitney did not perform, nor authorize the engine installation. He added the STC installation required special routing on the engine connections, including a 5-year replacement on the fuel lines. Investigators did not receive any records indicating the fuel lines were replaced in accordance with the STC. He also noted that the airplane's battery had recently been replaced. The fire damage prevented a detailed inspection of the engine installation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164A A
Tail NumberN971QC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTwin County Air-Ag
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Witney · PT6A-27 · Turboprop
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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