Summary
On March 26, 1999, a Grumman G-164B (N6758Q) was involved in an incident near Jennings, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadvertent stall during the departure turn to downwind. A factor was the tailwind.
On March 26, 1999, at 1015 central standard time, a Grumman G-164B, agricultural airplane, N6758Q, impacted the terrain during the takeoff/initial climb near Jennings, Louisiana. The airplane was owned by Adams Flying Service, Inc., Rayville, Louisiana, and operated by Deep South Flying Service, Jennings, Louisiana, under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight that was originating at the time of the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW99LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6758Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadvertent stall during the departure turn to downwind. A factor was the tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 26, 1999, at 1015 central standard time, a Grumman G-164B, agricultural airplane, N6758Q, impacted the terrain during the takeoff/initial climb near Jennings, Louisiana. The airplane was owned by Adams Flying Service, Inc., Rayville, Louisiana, and operated by Deep South Flying Service, Jennings, Louisiana, under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight that was originating at the time of the accident. A flight plan was not filed.
During a telephone interview, conducted by the investigator-in-charge (IIC), and on the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) the operator reported that the airplane was loaded with fertilizer for application to the fields. The airplane "departed the north runway, turned to a southerly heading, stalled, and hit the ground." The airplane came to rest inverted. The wind was from the north at 10 to 12 knots. Structural damage occurred to the rudder, wings, and empennage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW99LA101