Grumman G-164B N6667Q

Summary

On 14 September 2005 at about 15:30 local time, a Grumman G-164B registered N6667Q, operated by Mike Jones Flying Service, was involved in an accident near Epps, Louisiana, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

14 September 2005 at 15:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Epps, Louisiana, United States

Coordinates

32.8333, -91.8833

Aircraft

Grumman G-164B

Registration

N6667Q

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Mike Jones Flying Service

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Epps → Epps

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

DFW05CA236

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The 17,500-hour commercial pilot was performing an aerial application flight on a northerly heading. The pilot was aware of the power lines along his intended spray pattern and he intended to "turn left before a creek and wooded area;" however, he delayed altering his route of flight and collided with the powerline. The pilot reported on the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he "flew too far down the field to go under the power line to be able to turn, pull up, and avoid trees. The turbine powered agricultural airplane clipped the power line and flew into the trees. Weather at the time of the accident was reported as few clouds at 4,100 feet, winds from 260 degrees at 8 knots, temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter 29.88 inches of Mercury.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.