Schweizer G-164B N48484
18 July 1994 · Harviell, Missouri, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 18 July 1994 at about 23:20 local time, a Schweizer G-164B registered N48484, operated by RH and RH, Inc., was involved in an accident near Harviell, Missouri, 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 23:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Harviell, Missouri, United States
- Nearest airport
- Private Airstrip (NONE)
- Coordinates
- 36.6295, -90.5391
- Aircraft
- Schweizer G-164B
- Registration
- N48484
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- RH and RH, 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
- CHI94DCA02
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
the separation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor, which resulted in the propeller inadvertently going into feather. Factors were the pilots intentional ground loop of the airplane to avoid impacting obstructions at the end of the runway.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL ON THE 35TH AND LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, RPM ON THE TURBOPROP ENGINE WAS OBSERVED IN THE LOW GOVERNING RANGE, INCAPABLE OF TAKEOFF THRUST. HE SELECTED REVERSE THRUST WITH NO RESULT, AND INTENTIONALLY GROUND LOOPED THE AIRPLANE TO AVOID IMPACT WITH OBSTRUCTIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THE OIL SUPPLY LINE TO THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED. DISASSEMBLY AND TESTING OF THE ENGINE, FUEL CONTROL AND GOVERNOR FAILED TO REVEAL ANY OTHER DISCREPANCIES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer G-164B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Yuba City, California, United States | Sutter Butte Dusters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Clarksburg, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 May 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Antonito, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 May 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Gridley, California, United States | Williams AG Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jun 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Live Oak, California, United States | Onstott Dusters | Fatal | 1 |
| 22 Jul 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Ligurta, Arizona, United States | Same AS Registered Owner | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 1994 | Lake LA-250 | Jefferson City, Missouri, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1994 | Piper PA-39 | Viburnum, Missouri, United States | Shapiro Brothers Inc | Fatal | 1 |
| 21 May 1994 | Davis TRI-Q 200 | Joplin, Missouri, United States | William G. McBryde | Fatal | 1 |
| 5 Jul 1994 | Aero Commander CALAIR A-9B | Excelsior Sprgs, Missouri, United States | Air Cover, Inc | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Jul 1994 | Mooney M20C | MacOn, Missouri, United States | Full Moonies | No injuries | - |
| 1 Aug 1994 | Stugart VANS RV-6 | Carthage, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |