Schweizer G-164B N8412K
24 May 1992 · Live Oak, California, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 24 May 1992 at about 03:00 local time, a Schweizer G-164B registered N8412K, operated by Sutter Butte Dusters, Inc., was involved in an accident near Live Oak, California, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 03:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Live Oak, California, United States
- Nearest airport
- Etcheverry Farm Strip
- Coordinates
- 39.2305, -121.7806
- Aircraft
- Schweizer G-164B
- Registration
- N8412K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Sutter Butte Dusters, Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Dusk
- NTSB number
- LAX92LA215
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT ON A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE PILOT INITIALLY REPORTED THAT A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE SURFACE WINDS WERE CALM.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer G-164B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Brinkley, Arkansas, United States | Henry's Aerial Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States | Yancey, Robert F. | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Jul 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Visalia, California, United States | Gilbert Aviation Industries | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jun 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Bay City, Texas, United States | Fehmel Planes, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 30 Apr 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Scotia, Nebraska, United States | Wells Air Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 27 Apr 1993 | Schweizer G-164B | Sacramento, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 1992 | Piper PA-28R-201T | Ludlow, California, United States | Higgins, Melvin W & Jean | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Feb 1992 | Beechcraft C-23 | Fullerton, California, United States | Eldon R. Howe | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1992 | Cessna 150 | San Jose, California, United States | Veda Corporation | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1992 | Cessna 182N | San Ardo, California, United States | Soil Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Dixon, California, United States | Sunrise Duster, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1992 | Bellanca 7ECA | Apple Valley, California, United States | Chester Waite | Serious injuries | - |