Grumman G-164A N9723

Summary

On 18 June 2009 at about 13:00 local time, a Grumman G-164A registered N9723, operated by Ag Air Inc., was involved in an accident near Yerington, Nevada, 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 June 2009 at 13:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Yerington, Nevada, United States

Coordinates

39.0133, -119.0956

Aircraft

Grumman G-164A

Registration

N9723

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Ag Air Inc.

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Yerington → Yerington

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR09LA270

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

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The pilot reported that after completing a spray run he was maneuvering for another run and rolled the wings level. The airplane experienced a loss of aileron control and settled toward the ground. The pilot still had pitch control, so he lowered the nose to maintain airspeed until he was able to regain aileron control. Prior to ground impact, the pilot attempted to flare to cushion the impact. The airplane landed hard, and during the landing roll it came to a sudden stop and nosed over. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector inspected the airplane and engine on scene. Flight control continuity was established, as well as mechanical continuity of the engine; there were no mechanical anomalies found that would have precluded normal operation.

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