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May 8, 2017 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164 B · N6944K
Walnut Ridge, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Walnut Ridge, AR
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164 B (1979)
Tail Number
N6944K
Operator
Wilson Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA267
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a go-around, the airplane veered to the left off the runway. He added that the main landing gear went into the mud, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 4 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 6 knots. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the pilot landed to the north.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a go-around, the airplane veered to the left off the runway. He added that, the main landing gear went into the mud and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 4 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 6 knots. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector reported that the pilot landed to the north.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G 164 B
Tail NumberN6944K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilson Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsTurboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC