N6535

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 683

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
NTSB Number
FTW94LA209
Location
PARKIN, AR
Event ID
20001206X01537
Coordinates
35.259502, -90.549819
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

TOTAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
683
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VANDERPOOL GARY W
Address
2919 UNLAND DR
City
ALAMO
State / Zip Code
TX 78516-7261
Country
United States

Analysis

On June 22, 1994, at 0800 central daylight time, a Grumman G- 164A, N6535, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a plowed field near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this aerial application flight and no flight plan was filed.

According to the pilot, a complete power loss occurred while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Examination of the engine by an FAA inspector provided no information as to the reason the engine lost power, and the pilot provided no information in that regard. During the forced landing, the airplane nosed over in soft terrain.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA209