N6622QGRUMMAN G-164A 1993-06-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1689

Summary

On June 07, 1993, a Grumman G-164A (N6622Q) was involved in an incident near Dumas, 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 PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

On June 7, 1993, at approximately 1200 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N6622Q, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during the landing roll at a private airstrip near Dumas, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the local aerial application flight.

The pilot stated that a gust of wind lifted the tail on the landing roll and caused the airplane to flip over on its back. He further stated that he may have applied brakes and over corrected during the roll out.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6622Q.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 7, 1993
NTSB Number
FTW93LA180
Location
DUMAS, AR
Event ID
20001211X12615
Coordinates
33.879222, -91.479423
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GASPER AIR SPRAY INC
Address
27186 237TH AVE SW
City
CROOKSTON
State / Zip Code
MN 56716-9129
Country
United States

Analysis

On June 7, 1993, at approximately 1200 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N6622Q, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during the landing roll at a private airstrip near Dumas, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the local aerial application flight.

The pilot stated that a gust of wind lifted the tail on the landing roll and caused the airplane to flip over on its back. He further stated that he may have applied brakes and over corrected during the roll out.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA180