Summary
On July 13, 1995, a Grumman G-164A (N9949) was involved in an incident near Simmesport, 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 LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 7 CYLINDER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
On July 13, 1995, at 0930 central daylight time, a Grumman G- 164A, N9949, was substantially damaged while landing following a loss of engine power near Simmesport, Louisiana. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated by W.D. Flyers of Simmesport, Louisiana, under Title 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight, for which a flight plan was not filed.
In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that the engine lost power during initial takeoff climb. The pilot elected to continue straight ahead into an open field.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9949.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 7 CYLINDER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 13, 1995, at 0930 central daylight time, a Grumman G- 164A, N9949, was substantially damaged while landing following a loss of engine power near Simmesport, Louisiana. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated by W.D. Flyers of Simmesport, Louisiana, under Title 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight, for which a flight plan was not filed.
In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that the engine lost power during initial takeoff climb. The pilot elected to continue straight ahead into an open field. Subsequently, the aircraft impacted the ground in rough and uneven terrain coming to rest in the inverted position.
Post accident examination of the engine revealed that the top portion of the valve area for the number 7 cylinder separated from the engine resulting in the loss of engine power. The engine had accumulated 131 hours since the last overhaul.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA293