Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D N8120K
24 May 2005 · Jennings, Louisiana, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 24 May 2005 at about 21:20 local time, a Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D registered N8120K was involved in an accident near Jennings, Louisiana, United States. 2 people were 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 21:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Jennings, Louisiana, United States
- Nearest airport
- Jennings Municipal Aiport (3R7)
- Coordinates
- 30.2425, -92.6733
- Aircraft
- Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D
- Registration
- N8120K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Positioning
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Roanoke → Jennings
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- DFW05LA134
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The failure of both pilot's to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision on final approach.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
While on final approach to landing at an uncontrolled airport, a G-164D agricultural biplane collided on short final with a high-wing Cessna 150F at an altitude of approximately 15 feet above the runway. The 20,709-hour pilot of the G-164D reported that he entered a right downwind for the runway at an altitude of approximately 500 feet agl and did not observe any traffic in the area while on downwind, base, or final approach. The pilot added that the G-164D was not equipped with a 2-way radio. The 25,000-hour pilot of the 150F reported that after completing a pipeline patrol flight approximately three miles west of 3R7 at an altitude of approximately 300 feet agl, he observed no traffic within the vicinity of the airport. The pilot added that he was monitoring the common traffic advisory frequency for the airport; however, he did not make any position reports.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D | N8120K | - | Substantial |
| Cessna 150F | N7878F | - | Substantial |
Other Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2000 | Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D | Welsh, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2005 | Spearman RAPTOR | Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 14 Sep 2005 | Grumman G-164B | Epps, Louisiana, United States | Mike Jones Flying Service | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Oct 2005 | Cessna 210L | Baker, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 2005 | Bell 206L-3 | Cameron, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Sep 2005 | Bell 206B | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | Helitrans Co. Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Dec 2005 | Bell 206L-4 | Washington, Louisiana, United States | Southern Helicopters, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |