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May 21, 2019 · Grumman G164 B · N7500K
Pearsall, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Pearsall, TX
Aircraft
Grumman G164 B (1986)
Tail Number
N7500K
Operator
Fitch Matt Dba
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
GAA19CA277
The pilot reported that, while conducting an agricultural application flight, he thought the airplane was above some power lines, but the landing gear got tangled in the top line, and the airplane was pulled downward. The pilot attempted to correct by pulling "hard on the stick and pushed the power forward," and the airplane became airborne, but the left wing was pulled downward again. The pilot attempted to lift the wing by using right rudder and was able to maintain flight. The airplane was again pulled downward until it impacted the ground. The airplane was destroyed by postaccident fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while conducting an aerial application flight, he had taken his eyes "off of the line just before entering the field." The airplane's landing gear hit the top wire and was pulled down toward the field. He attempted to correct by pulling "hard on the stick and pushed the power forward." The airplane became airborne, but suddenly the "left wing was yanked violently back into the corn." Utilizing right rudder, he attempted to lift the wing from the field and was able to maintain flight. The airplane was again "yanked and for the last time," and impacted the ground. The airplane was consumed by a postaccident fire and was destroyed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G164 B
Tail NumberN7500K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFitch Matt Dba
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-28 · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC