Grumman G-164B N6809K
9 August 1992 · Tolleson, Arizona, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 9 August 1992 at about 14:00 local time, a Grumman G-164B registered N6809K, operated by Freeway AV AG, Inc, was involved in an accident near Tolleson, Arizona, 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 14:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Tolleson, Arizona, United States
- Nearest airport
- Freeway Av Ag
- Coordinates
- 33.4200, -112.2698
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164B
- Registration
- N6809K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Freeway AV AG, Inc
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX92LA340
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE RAVINE THAT CROSSED THE RUNWAY.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT WAS BEGINNING AN AGRICULTURAL AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT FROM A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT AIRSTRIP. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A WASHED OUT RAVINE THAT CROSSED THE RUNWAY, PITCHED UP, AND STALLED. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ANY FLYING SPEED AND THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED TWO MORE TIMES UNTIL ITS TAILWHEEL STRUCK A DIRT EMBANKMENT AT THE END ON THE RUNWAY.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Dixon, California, United States | Sunrise Duster, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Roanoke, Louisiana, United States | Lewis Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 23 May 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States | Wilson Flying Service Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 May 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Mamou, Louisiana, United States | Central Farmer's Coop | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jun 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Robbins, California, United States | Wagner Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Fouke, Arkansas, United States | Helms, Dwight R. | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 1992 | Helio HST-550A | Salome, Arizona, United States | Maytag, David D. JR. | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Nov 1992 | Cessna 404 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | U. S. Customs Service | No injuries | - |
| 21 Mar 1992 | Boeing 757-222 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | United Airlines | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Oct 1992 | Cessna 170B | Prescott, Arizona, United States | Darrah, LEE | No injuries | - |
| 4 Oct 1992 | Cessna 150M | Three Points, Arizona, United States | Genzman, Dennis W. | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 1992 | Beechcraft F33A | Payson, Arizona, United States | Steering Committee Corp. | Fatal | 2 |