Grumman G-164-B N8341K
30 June 1989 · Mer Rouge, Louisiana, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 30 June 1989 at about 13:35 local time, a Grumman G-164-B registered N8341K, operated by William C. Norsworthy, was involved in an accident near Mer Rouge, Louisiana, United States. 2 people were on board. One person on the ground also died. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:35
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Mer Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- Nearest airport
- Bonne Idee (NONE)
- Coordinates
- 32.7709, -91.7893
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164-B
- Registration
- N8341K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- William C. Norsworthy
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Not recorded
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW89DRD10
People
Injuries not recorded.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured | On the ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE INDIVIDUAL STRUCK BY THE TAXIING AIRPLANE'S PROPELLER TO VISUALLY PERCEIVE AND AVOID THE AIRPLANE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE AG AIRPLANE WAS TAXIING BETWEEN PARKED AIRPLANES AND A HANGAR, AFTER A FLIGHT, WHEN A FARMER WALKED INTO THE THE PROPELLER. THE FARMER OFTEN CAME TO THE AIRSTRIP TO SELL HIS PRODUCE TO THE AIRSTRIP WORKERS. WITNESSES SAID THE FARMER WAS WALKING ACROSS THE RAMP TOWARD HIS PICKUP, AND WHEN THEY SAW THE APPROACHING AIRPLANE, THEY YELLED A WARNING TO HIM. THE PILOT SAID HE WAS UNAWARE THERE WAS ANYONE IN FRONT OF THE AIRPLANE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 1989 | Grumman G-164 | Kindred, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1989 | Grumman G-164 | Guymon, Oklahoma, United States | Gray, Ronald W. | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Sep 1989 | Grumman G-164 | Mohave Valley, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jun 1988 | Grumman G-164 | Ayr, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 1988 | Grumman G-164 | Palacios, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Nov 1988 | Grumman G-164 | Blythe, California, United States | Chuck Jones Flying Service | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 1989 | Bell 206L | Abbeville, Louisiana, United States | Taylor Energy Vthe | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jun 1989 | Cessna 150J | Minden, Louisiana, United States | James M. Maples, JR. | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 1989 | Cessna A185F | Marksville, Louisiana, United States | Morris, Ivan JR. | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jul 1989 | Aeronca 7AC | Gueydan, Louisiana, United States | Lejeune Darryle B. | Fatal | 2 |
| 19 Aug 1989 | Bell 206B | Oak Grove, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1989 | Cessna 150C | Jonesboro, Louisiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |