Aviation Accident Summary CHI84LA262

MAHNOMEN, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N6584

GRUMMAN G-164A

Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER TAKING OFF, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG STOPPED COMPLETELY 'LIKE FUEL STARVATION.' HE DUMPED HIS LOAD OF CHEMICALS & MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING.DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES EXCEPT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS CONTAINED A SOOTY DEPOSIT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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