Summary
On August 13, 1993, a Grumman-schweizer G-164A (N7993) was involved in an incident near Garwood, TX. 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 PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A FORCED LANDING COULD BE EXECUTED.
On August 13, 1993, at approximately 1115 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A, N7993, was substantially damaged when it nosed over after encountering rough terrain during a forced landing near Garwood, Texas. The forced landing was executed following a partial power loss after takeoff. The airplane was on an aerial application flight and was flown by a commercial pilot. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.
According to the pilot, the engine began backfiring and running "very rough" with an associated power loss shortly after takeoff from the private ag strip. He stated he immediately began dumping the load and turning back toward the airstrip.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA239. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7993.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A FORCED LANDING COULD BE EXECUTED.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 13, 1993, at approximately 1115 central daylight time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A, N7993, was substantially damaged when it nosed over after encountering rough terrain during a forced landing near Garwood, Texas. The forced landing was executed following a partial power loss after takeoff. The airplane was on an aerial application flight and was flown by a commercial pilot. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.
According to the pilot, the engine began backfiring and running "very rough" with an associated power loss shortly after takeoff from the private ag strip. He stated he immediately began dumping the load and turning back toward the airstrip. He further stated that switching the magnetos and increasing throttle did not alleviate the power loss and he was unable to sustain level flight. He elected to execute a forced landing in a rice field, as it was the only option available. He said the airplane touched down in a three point attitude; however, it nosed over during the landing roll. The reason for the power loss was not determined due to the operator having disposed of the engine prior to a determination being made as to the cause.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA239