Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 18, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88DEM10
Location
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI
Event ID
20001213X26473
Coordinates
42.110591, -85.630973
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE MANEUVERING THE AIRCRAFT TO AVOID AN OBSTACLE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT'S RIGHT WING IMPACTED A CORN CROP AND THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED/GROUND LOOPED TO THE RIGHT AND SKIDDED TO A STOP, NOSE DOWN. THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO A MECHANICAL DIFFICULTY WITH THE SPRAYING EQUIPMENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N48417
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
26B
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HUMPHREY B FLYING LLC
Address
7303 MAYNARD WHEELER LN
Status
Deregistered
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47803-9561
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# CHI88DEM10