N48383GRUMMAN G-164A 1991-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1623

Summary

On May 27, 1991, a Grumman G-164A (N48383) was involved in an accident near Ville Platte, LA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PREMATURE PULL UP FROM AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48383.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 27, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA077
Location
VILLE PLATTE, LA
Event ID
20001212X16985
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PREMATURE PULL UP FROM AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1623
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
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
JONES JAMES M JR
Address
401 FORTUNE DR
City
MONROE
State / Zip Code
LA 71203-2126
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# DEN91LA077