Grumman G-164B N8380K
23 May 1992 · Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 23 May 1992 at about 14:30 local time, a Grumman G-164B registered N8380K, operated by Wilson Flying Service Inc., was involved in an accident near Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. 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 14:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States
- Coordinates
- 36.0602, -90.9494
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164B
- Registration
- N8380K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Wilson Flying Service Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW92LA143
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF POWER AS RESULT OF THE UNCOUPLING OF THE ENGINE AND THE PROPELLER.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
AN AGRICULTURAL AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A LEVEE SEVERING BOTH MAIN LANDING GEARS. AS THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TO ATTEMPT TO FLY TO AN AIRPORT FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING, POWER WAS LOST DUE TO THE UNCOUPLING OF THE ENGINE AND PROPELLER. DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Dixon, California, United States | Sunrise Duster, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Roanoke, Louisiana, United States | Lewis Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 30 May 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Mamou, Louisiana, United States | Central Farmer's Coop | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jun 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Robbins, California, United States | Wagner Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Fouke, Arkansas, United States | Helms, Dwight R. | No injuries | - |
| 9 Aug 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Tolleson, Arizona, United States | Freeway AV AG, Inc | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 1992 | Cessna 150L | Searcy, Arkansas, United States | Everett, Elmo | No injuries | - |
| 13 Feb 1992 | Ralph Legate STITS SKYCOUP | Conway, Arkansas, United States | Legate, Ralph N. | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Mar 1992 | Grumman G-164A | Gillette, Arkansas, United States | Trites Air Service | No injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1992 | Cameron 084 | Maumelle, Arkansas, United States | Strack, John L. | No injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1992 | Cessna 172P | Harrison, Arkansas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1992 | Ayres S2R-T34 | Wright, Arkansas, United States | AG Air Incorporated | Serious injuries | - |