Summary
On May 04, 2007, a Grumman-schweizer G-164B (N668FA) was involved in an accident near Humphrey, AR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.
The agricultural airplane was destroyed after it struck power lines and impacted terrain in an open field. The pilot stated that as he completed his last spray run on a rice field, he departed the area to the south, gained altitude, and impacted the power lines running perpendicular across the field. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported prior to the accident.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI07CA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N668FA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The agricultural airplane was destroyed after it struck power lines and impacted terrain in an open field. The pilot stated that as he completed his last spray run on a rice field, he departed the area to the south, gained altitude, and impacted the power lines running perpendicular across the field. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA131