Summary
On July 13, 1995, a Grumman G-164A (N9041Q) was involved in an incident near Osceola, 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: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILED SUPERCHARGER/BLOWER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
On July 13, 1995, approximately 1305 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N9041Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Osceola Municipal Airport, Osceola, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The agricultural airplane, owned by Agribatics Flying Service Inc., was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 137. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight.
The pilot reported that, as the airplane was climbing through 100 feet above ground level, he "heard a loud noise" accompanied by a "complete" loss of power. During the forced landing, the aircraft's main landing gear "stuck" in the "mud" and the airplane came to rest inverted.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA297. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9041Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILED SUPERCHARGER/BLOWER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 13, 1995, approximately 1305 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N9041Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Osceola Municipal Airport, Osceola, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The agricultural airplane, owned by Agribatics Flying Service Inc., was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 137. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight.
The pilot reported that, as the airplane was climbing through 100 feet above ground level, he "heard a loud noise" accompanied by a "complete" loss of power. During the forced landing, the aircraft's main landing gear "stuck" in the "mud" and the airplane came to rest inverted. The tail section and top wing sections were structurally damaged. Post accident examination of the engine, by the owner/operator, revealed a failed supercharger/blower.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA297