Grumman G-164-A N5277
26 May 1994 · La Moure, North Dakota, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 26 May 1994 at about 20:30 local time, a Grumman G-164-A registered N5277, operated by Robert's Aerial Service, Inc., was involved in an accident near La Moure, North Dakota, 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 20:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- La Moure, North Dakota, United States
- Nearest airport
- La Moure Rott Muni (ND29)
- Coordinates
- 46.3705, -98.2800
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164-A
- Registration
- N5277
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Robert's Aerial 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
- CHI94DTG01
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT MADE A WHEEL LANDING, AND HELD THE TAILWHEEL OFF OF THE RUNWAY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. WHEN THE TAILWHEEL CONTACTED THE RUNWAY THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND-LOOPED. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED NO CONTROL OR TAILWHEEL DISCREPANCIES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 1994 | Grumman G-164 | Almyra, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 May 1994 | Grumman G-164 | Hillsboro, North Dakota, United States | PRO Air Service Inc | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Mar 1994 | Grumman G-164 | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | Blue Mountain Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 1993 | Grumman G-164 | Goodwin, Arkansas, United States | Racer's AG Service | No injuries | - |
| 11 Apr 1993 | Grumman G-164 | Forrest City, Arkansas, United States | Riddle Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 12 Feb 1993 | Grumman G-164 | Chowchilla, California, United States | Patterson Flying Service | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1994 | Callair A9B | Minot, North Dakota, United States | Pietsch Spraying Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1994 | Piper PA-25-260 | Crosby, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jul 1994 | Air Tractor AT-301 | Eckelson, North Dakota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 1994 | Air Tractor AT301 | Lawton, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Aug 1994 | Piper PA-25 | Spiritwood, North Dakota, United States | AG Air, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Aug 1994 | Luscombe 8E | Hettinger, North Dakota, United States | Keith D. Fordahl | No injuries | - |