Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE TO THE PILOT FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On December 1, 1993, at 0901 central standard time, a Grumman G-164A, N4582, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Parkin, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the ferry flight.
According to the operator, the purpose of the flight was to ferry the agricultural airplane to a nearby airstrip to wash and clean the airplane. The operator was told by the pilot that the loss of power occurred as the airplane was over the departure end of the 1,700 foot airstrip, at approximately 50 to 60 feet above the ground. The pilot further stated that due to his altitude and airspeed, he elected to land straight ahead in an open wheat field.
The airplane nosed over, coming to rest in the inverted position. Damage to the airplane included structural damage to the upper airfoil, fracturing of the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and compression damage to the engine cowling.
A detailed examination of the engine by the owner did not reveal any mechanical defects or anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA042