N573AF

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-164B S/N: 573B

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91DRD07
Location
DONALDSONVILLE, LA
Event ID
20001212X17544
Coordinates
30.090663, -90.989440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE PITCH POSITIONING BOLT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
573B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
G-164B G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WATSON AIR FARM LLC
Address
105 COLUMBIA DR
City
THIBODAUX
State / Zip Code
LA 70301-8041
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# FTW91DRD07