N10244

Substantial
None

Grumman G164 S/N: 44

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 10, 2000
NTSB Number
CHI00LA210
Location
MCVILLE, ND
Event ID
20001212X21401
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor associated with the accident was the power line.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N10244
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
44
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
G164 G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ORWICK CHRIS L
Address
PO BOX 20
Status
Deregistered
City
MICHIGAN
State / Zip Code
ND 58259-0020
Country
United States

Analysis

On July 10, 2000, at 1730 central daylight time (CDT), a Grumman G164, N10244, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during a collision with power lines eight miles south of McVille, North Dakota. After the collision with the power lines the pilot landed the aircraft on a nearby road without further incident. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137, and was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no injuries. The aerial application flight departed from a private airstrip near Michigan, North Dakota, at 1720 CDT.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI00LA210