Grumman G-164A N8742H

Summary

On 18 March 1999 at about 13:00 local time, a Grumman G-164A registered N8742H was involved in an accident near Gillett, 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.

Date

18 March 1999 at 13:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Gillett, Arkansas, United States

Nearest airport

None

Coordinates

34.1092, -91.3707

Aircraft

Grumman G-164A

Registration

N8742H

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW99LA095

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downwind departure. Factors were the tailwind and the wet soft grass airstrip.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The agricultural aircraft impacted the terrain during the downwind takeoff/initial climb to the south from the wet and soft grass airstrip (2,600 feet). The operator reported the winds were from the north at 15 knots. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported on the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2).

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.