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August 3, 2020 · Grumman G164 B · N8105K

Alicia, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Alicia, AR
Aircraft
Grumman G164 B (1979)
Tail Number
N8105K
Operator
Swifton Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20LA327

During takeoff for an aerial spray flight, the pilot noticed a side panel come loose on the right side of the airplane. When the airplane became difficult to control, the pilot elected to make a forced landing into a flooded rice field, which damaged both wings and fuselage. Examination revealed the fasteners for the side panel and airframe had significant wear, which resulted in the panel coming loose during takeoff. Inadequate maintenance allowed the airworthiness hazard to exist during takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

Inadequate maintenance of panel fasteners, which led to a side panel coming loose during takeoff and the pilot having to make a subsequent forced landing to a flooded rice field when the airplane became difficult to control.

Full Narrative

On August 3, 2020, about 1400 central daylight time, a Grumman G164 airplane, N8105K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alicia, Arkansas. The pilot suffered serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The pilot stated that soon after takeoff from a private airstrip, a side panel came loose on the right side of the airplane. Due to difficulties with controlling the airplane that included an un-commanded pitch up, the pilot elected to make a forced landing into a flooded rice field, which damaged both wings and fuselage. Examination revealed the fasteners for the airframe and side panel both had significant wear, which resulted in the panel coming loose during the flight. The leading edge of the elevator was also found to be rusted and covered with duct tape.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRI (1nm)
RunwayPRIV
Runway Length2680 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G164 B
Tail NumberN8105K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSwifton Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1-1012 · Turboprop · 715
Seats1979

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data