ABBEVILLE, LA, USA
N4842B
GRUMMAN G-164A
THE PILOT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WET PASTURE WHERE THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED INVERTED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. SUBSEQUENT ENGINE EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL A REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS. THE OWNER REPORTED THAT HE SUSPECTED MOISTURE IN THE IGNITION HARNESS SINCE THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE RAIN FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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