Grumman-Schweizer G-164A N8626H
14 March 1998 · Marianna, Florida, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 14 March 1998 at about 15:10 local time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A registered N8626H, operated by Steve Odom, was involved in an accident near Marianna, Florida, 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 15:10
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Marianna, Florida, United States
- Coordinates
- 30.8509, -85.2308
- Aircraft
- Grumman-Schweizer G-164A
- Registration
- N8626H
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Steve Odom
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL98LA055
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to secure the magneto cover that resulted in water contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Approximately ten minutes into the flight the pilot reported that the engine developed a rough running condition. The pilot tried several power settings in an effort to reduce the condition, but no action on his part resolved the rough running condition. Since the pilot could not maintain altitude, the he selected an adjacent field for an emergency landing. The pilot said that landing surface was rough and uneven. Examination of the engine assembly disclosed that the right magneto cover was not secure and that the five screws that secure the cover to the magneto assembly were missing. The visual examination of the internal components of the magneto assembly showed evidence of water stains on the magneto block. Internal component continuity was established when the engine was rotated completely through. Low compression was also noted on all cylinders.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman-Schweizer G-164A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 1998 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | La Moure, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jun 1998 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Lazbuddie, Texas, United States | Russell Spraying, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 1998 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Lubbock, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Sep 1998 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Goodway, Alabama, United States | ROY F. Bedgood | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Jul 1998 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Caldwell, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jul 1997 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Woodeberry, Tennessee, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 1998 | Cessna 172F | Spring Hill, Florida, United States | Barrett A. Bailey | No injuries | - |
| 1 Sep 1998 | Cessna 172G | Leesburg, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 May 1998 | Gulfstream American 690C | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 May 1998 | Mohr SKYBOLT | Lakeland, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 May 1998 | Bell 47G | Bunnell, Florida, United States | Wing and Rotor International | No injuries | - |
| 27 May 1998 | Beechcraft 95 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | RAY T. Hanselman | Minor injuries | - |