Aviation Accident Summary MKC89LA070

GRIFFITHVILLE, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N6610Q

GRUMMAN G-164B

Analysis

THE PLT SAID THAT WHILE PRACTICING TO'S AND LDGS ON A GRASS STRIP, HE ENCOUNTERED A SOFT SPOT AND WAS UNABLE TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM NOSING OVER. THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PILOT WAS PRACTICING FOR POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT WITH AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE SUITABLE TERRAIN WAS BEING USED FOR THE LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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