Summary
On May 15, 1993, a Grumman G-164A (N6556) was involved in an incident near Trumann, 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: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE DIVERTED ATTENTION OF THE PILOT.
On May 15, 1993, at approximately 1520 central daylight time a Grumman G-164A, N6556, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Trumann, Arkansas, while flying a practice aerial application flight. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the training flight.
The pilot stated that while flying at approximately 8 feet above ground level (AGL) he diverted his attention inside the cockpit of the airplane to check the boom pressure gauge and flew into the ground.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6556.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE DIVERTED ATTENTION OF THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 15, 1993, at approximately 1520 central daylight time a Grumman G-164A, N6556, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Trumann, Arkansas, while flying a practice aerial application flight. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the training flight.
The pilot stated that while flying at approximately 8 feet above ground level (AGL) he diverted his attention inside the cockpit of the airplane to check the boom pressure gauge and flew into 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# FTW93LA156