Grumman-Schweizer G-164A N9544

Summary

On 20 July 1996 at about 01:20 local time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A registered N9544, operated by Root Spraying Service, was involved in an accident near Dighton, Kansas, 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.

Date

20 July 1996 at 01:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Dighton, Kansas, United States

Coordinates

38.4797, -100.4599

Aircraft

Grumman-Schweizer G-164A

Registration

N9544

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Root Spraying Service

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI96LA247

1 person had minor injuries.

loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The crop and soft terrain in the emergency landing area were related factors.

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Shortly after takeoff, while en route to conduct aerial application, the pilot noticed a loss in altitude. He advanced the throttle for full power and dumped the chemical load; however, the airplane continued descending and impacted terrain. An examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunction that would have resulted in a partial power loss. The reported temperature and density altitude were 86 degrees and 5175 feet.

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