Grumman G-164A N526Y
2 August 1995 · Searcy, Arkansas, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 2 August 1995 at about 17:09 local time, a Grumman G-164A registered N526Y was involved in an accident near Searcy, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously 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 17:09
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Searcy, Arkansas, United States
- Coordinates
- 35.2409, -91.7310
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164A
- Registration
- N526Y
- 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
- FTW95LA328
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE INADVERTENT STALL AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB, THE ENGINE 'DID NOT SOUND RIGHT' AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRSTRIP TO LAND. DURING THE TURN FROM DOWNWIND TO FINAL, 'THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND FELL ABOUT 30 FEET TO THE GROUND.' THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED IN A BEAN FIELD, NOSED OVER, AND CAME TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE HOPPER HAD JUST BEEN TOPPED OFF WITH 1,350 POUNDS OF CHEMICALS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Burley, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jun 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Cheneyville, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Sep 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Lynchburg, South Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jul 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Simmesport, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jul 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Buhl, Idaho, United States | Reeder Flying Service | Fatal | 1 |
| 13 Jul 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Osceola, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 1995 | Beechcraft 95-B55B | Midway, Arkansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 5 Jul 1995 | Cessna 180E | Springdale, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1995 | Aero Commander S2R | Newport, Arkansas, United States | James L. Rash | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1995 | Aero Commander S2R | Widener, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1995 | Air Tractor AT-502 | Elaine, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Carlisle, Arkansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |