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July 19, 2021 · Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B · N8422K

Amana, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Amana, IA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B (1976)
Tail Number
N8422K
Operator
Thompson Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA329

The pilot of the agricultural airplane reported that the airplane’s engine lost power shortly after takeoff. The airplane settled into the corn field off the departure end of the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing and fuselage. All three propeller blades exhibited aft bending, bending opposite rotation, twisting toward low pitch and chordwise/rotational scoring predominately on the camber side which was consistent with impact at low power. Examination of the engine revealed a discontinuity in the drive system consisting of a broken torsion shaft. The broken torsion shaft is indicative of the engine operating at the time of impact. Examination of the fuel control unit and the propeller governor did not reveal any anomalies. No anomalies were found with respect to the engine, propeller, fuel control unit, or propeller governor that would explain the reported loss of engine power. Based on the results of testing and examination, the reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2021, about 1410 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B agricultural airplane, N8422K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amana, Iowa. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The airplane operator reported that the airplane’s engine lost power shortly after departure from runway 26 at the Amana Airport (C11). The accident takeoff was the 6th takeoff of the day after the engine was started about 0630. Before takeoff, the airplane was loaded with 420 gallons of fungicide and 110 gallons of fuel. The pretakeoff engine indications were normal and the airplane accelerated normally, lifted off at an airspeed of about 65 mph, and then accelerated in ground effect to about 78 mph when the engine lost power. The airplane then settled back into a cornfield about 300 ft from the end of the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. During a postaccident examination, all three propeller blades were bent aft and opposite the direction of rotation. The blades were twisted toward low pitch and chordwise/rotational scoring was visible predominately on the cambered side of the blades. Additionally, the propeller examination found no visible preimpact discrepancies that would have prevented normal propeller operation. The engine was a Honeywell model TPE331-6-252M turbo-propeller engine. It was a single-shaft engine with a two-stage centrifugal compressor, an annular combustion chamber, and a three-stage axial turbine that drives the compressor and the reduction/accessory gearbox. An attempted engine run at the manufacturer’s facility indicated low torque indicative of a discontinuity in the drive system. Subsequent disassembly of the engine confirmed that the aft end of the torsion shaft was found free and resting against the splined end of the main shaft. Further examination of the engine revealed that burnt fibrous material was found throughout the engine. No pre-impact damage was found in the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The propeller governor and fuel control unit were tested at the manufacturer’s facility. Except for slight deviations attributed to possible field adjustments, both the governor and fuel control unit operated within the manufacturer’s specifications. No anomalies were detected that would have prevented normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 CDT
Nearest AirportAMANA (1nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width95 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8422K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThompson Aero
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE-331 · Turboprop
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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