N8331KSCHWEIZER G-164D 1992-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

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SCHWEIZER G-164D S/N: 16D

Summary

On May 14, 1992, a Schweizer G-164D (N8331K) was involved in an incident near Welsh, LA. 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 ENGINE FAILURE AT LIFTOFF DUE TO THE FAILURE OF MULTIPLE TURBINE BLADES AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8331K.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA132
Location
WELSH, LA
Event ID
20001211X14653
Coordinates
30.230396, -92.809455
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE FAILURE AT LIFTOFF DUE TO THE FAILURE OF MULTIPLE TURBINE BLADES AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
16D
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
G-164D G164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
GULFSTREAM AM G-164D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMERICAN AGVIATION INC
Address
1 SKYWATCH
City
WALNUT RIDGE
State / Zip Code
AR 72476
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW92LA132