Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH WINDS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 17, 1995, at 0930 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N8365K, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Saint Martinville, Louisiana. The commercial pilot/owner/operator sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local 14 CFR 137 aerial application flight.
During an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and in a written statement, the pilot reported that he was maneuvering to make another pass over a rice field when he encountered strong winds, "over 40 miles per hour." The aircraft rolled inverted and impacted trees and the ground.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA205