Schweizer G-164B N8407K
27 May 1991 · Wilson Creek, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 27 May 1991 at about 14:40 local time, a Schweizer G-164B registered N8407K, operated by Martin R. Shaw, was involved in an accident near Wilson Creek, Washington, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 14:40
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Wilson Creek, Washington, United States
- Coordinates
- 47.4598, -119.1390
- Aircraft
- Schweizer G-164B
- Registration
- N8407K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Martin R. Shaw
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Wilson Creek → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA91LA136
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO IMPROPER OVERHAUL OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT ASSEMBLY FULCRUM SCREW, SHUTTING OFF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE ACFT ENGINE QUIT DURING A LOW LEVEL AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN. THE PILOT MADE AN EMERG FORCED LANDING AND THE ACFT IMPACTED IRRIGATION EQUIP ON LDG GND ROLL. POST ACCIDENT EXAM REVEALED CARB FAILURE & FUEL SHUTDOWN TO ENG.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer G-164B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 1991 | Schweizer G-164B | Yuba City, California, United States | Onstott Dusters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jun 1991 | Schweizer G-164B | Newport, Arkansas, United States | Mid Continent Aircraft | No injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1990 | Schweizer G-164B | Minturn, South Carolina, United States | Sherman, Richard E. | No injuries | - |
| 23 Apr 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Brinkley, Arkansas, United States | Henry's Aerial Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 24 May 1992 | Schweizer G-164B | Live Oak, California, United States | Sutter Butte Dusters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 3 Aug 1990 | Schweizer G-164B | Sherrill, Arkansas, United States | Brandon, Ralph J. JR. | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 1991 | Bell BH-47G2A | Waitsburg, Washington, United States | Waitsburg Helicopter Service | No injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1991 | Robinson R22 BETA | Kent, Washington, United States | Classic Helicopter | No injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1991 | Grumman American AA-1C | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | James Q. Baxter | No injuries | - |
| 12 Apr 1991 | Aeronca 11AC | Port Orchard, Washington, United States | John D. Gracie | No injuries | - |
| 13 Apr 1991 | Cessna C-172N | Ellensburg, Washington, United States | Interwest Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 17 Apr 1991 | Grumman G-21A | Spokane, Washington, United States | Loel Fenwick | No injuries | - |