Grumman G-164B N8227K
12 August 1993 · Pioneer, Louisiana, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 12 August 1993 at about 17:45 local time, a Grumman G-164B registered N8227K was involved in an accident near Pioneer, Louisiana, United States. 2 people were 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 17:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Pioneer, Louisiana, United States
- Nearest airport
- Monticello Flying Service (NONE)
- Coordinates
- 32.7301, -91.4291
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164B
- Registration
- N8227K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW93LA238
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
THE FAILURE BY BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BY BOTH PILOTS, AND THE DEPARTING PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
N8227K WAS FACING SOUTH ON THE LOADING RAMP AT THE END OF AN AIRSTRIP, WHILE GROUND PERSONNEL RELOADED THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT STATED THAT ONCE THE LOADING WAS COMPLETED, HE LOOKED AHEAD, DID NOT SEE ANY TRAFFIC, AND PROCEEDED TO TAKEOFF FROM HIS POSITION. THE PILOT OF ANOTHER SIMILAR AIRPLANE, N8255K, OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE BEING RELOADED AS HE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN ON A RIGHT DOWNWIND AND PROCEEDED TO LAND TO THE NORTH. THE LEFT WINGS OF BOTH AIRPLANES COLLIDED WHILE BOTH AIRPLANES HAD THEIR TAILWHEEL ON THE GROUND. BOTH AIRPLANES WERE EQUIPPED WITH TWO-WAY RADIOS, AND WERE TUNED TO A COMMON UNICOM FREQUENCY. THE PILOT N8227K STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO ANNOUNCE HIS INTENTIONS DUE TO THE CONGESTION OF THE FREQUENCY BEING MONITORED. NEITHER PILOT MADE ANY RADIO TRANSMISSIONS.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grumman G-164B G-164B | N8227K | - | Substantial |
| Grumman G-164B G-164B | N8255K | - | Substantial |
Other Grumman G-164B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Indian Village, Louisiana, United States | O'brien Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 11 May 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Ville Platte, Louisiana, United States | Young, Aaron | No injuries | - |
| 12 May 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Arnaudville, Louisiana, United States | Bonnin, Eddie J. | No injuries | - |
| 26 May 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States | Farmers Aerial Seeders Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1993 | Grumman G-164B | Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States | Sells Flying Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 1993 | Bell 412 | Cameron, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Mar 1993 | Luscombe 8E | Abbeville, Louisiana, United States | Lerille, Mark | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 1993 | Cessna 150J | Waterproof, Louisiana, United States | Johns, Jerry L. | No injuries | - |
| 14 May 1993 | Cessna 310D | Roseland, Louisiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 20 May 1993 | Cessna 152 | Belmont, Louisiana, United States | Northwestern State Univ | No injuries | - |
| 22 May 1993 | Cessna A185F | Timbalier Isle, Louisiana, United States | Southern Seaplane Inc. | No injuries | - |