Summary
On May 31, 1996, a Grumman G-164B (N6678Q) was involved in an accident near Newport, AR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
On May 31, 1996, at 0820 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N6678Q, owned and operated by a private owner, sustained substantial damage after striking a power line while maneuvering near Newport, Arkansas. The instrument rated commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The flight originated from a private strip 10 miles south west of Newport, Arkansas.
According to the FAA, while spraying a field with chemical, the airplane struck power lines and subsequently impacted the ground. Repeated attempts to obtain NTSB form 6120.1/2 (Pilot/Operator Report) were unsuccessful.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW96LA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6678Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 31, 1996, at 0820 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N6678Q, owned and operated by a private owner, sustained substantial damage after striking a power line while maneuvering near Newport, Arkansas. The instrument rated commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The flight originated from a private strip 10 miles south west of Newport, Arkansas.
According to the FAA, while spraying a field with chemical, the airplane struck power lines and subsequently impacted the ground. Repeated attempts to obtain NTSB form 6120.1/2 (Pilot/Operator Report) were unsuccessful.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW96LA232