Summary
On June 22, 1994, a Grumman G-164A (N6535) was involved in an incident near Parkin, AR. 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: TOTAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6535.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
TOTAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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