Summary
On July 31, 1996, a Grumman G-164A (N25SK) was involved in an incident near Burlington, CO. 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 total loss of engine power resulting from a cracked cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
On July 31, 1996, at 0800 mountain daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N25SK, registered to Steggs Flying Service and operated by Seelhoff Aerial Spraying, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Burlington, Colorado. The airline transport rated pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. A flight plan was not filed for the local flight that began approximately one hour before the accident.
The pilot reported that he was returning from spraying a field when the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to an alfalfa field.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW96LA329. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25SK.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The total loss of engine power resulting from a cracked cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 31, 1996, at 0800 mountain daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N25SK, registered to Steggs Flying Service and operated by Seelhoff Aerial Spraying, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Burlington, Colorado. The airline transport rated pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. A flight plan was not filed for the local flight that began approximately one hour before the accident.
The pilot reported that he was returning from spraying a field when the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to an alfalfa field. The airplane's left landing gear impacted a ditch made by a pivotal sprinkler system, and the airplane came to a stop in an inverted position. The top wing, the empennage, and the propeller were all damaged in the impact sequence.
The FAA inspector on the scene reported that, when the engine was inspected, a crack was found on the bottom number 5 cylinder.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW96LA329