ALLIGATOR, MS, USA
N701Y
GRUMMAN G-164
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN DURING AN TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. THE PLT SAID HE ENCOUNTERED A WIND SHEAR DURING THE TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE DESCENT. THE ACFT IMPACTED ON THE MAIN GEAR AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE NEAREST WEATHER REPORTING STATION WAS MEMPHIS AND THEY REPORTED WINDS FROM 180 DEGREES AT9 KTS. NO UNUSUAL WEATHER WAS REPORTED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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