Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW92DPG06

SWIFTON, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N8922H

GRUMMAN G-164A

Analysis

DURING AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS THE AIRPLANE LOST TOTAL ENGINE POWER WHILE MANEUVERING DUE TO A FAILED IMPELLER IN THE SUPERCHARGER SECTION. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN.

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORCED LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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