Grumman G-164A N4892
11 May 2006 · Yuba City, California, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 11 May 2006 at about 21:00 local time, a Grumman G-164A registered N4892, operated by Twin Cities Aviation L.L.C., was involved in an accident near Yuba City, California, 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 21:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Yuba City, California, United States
- Coordinates
- 39.0494, -121.7309
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164A
- Registration
- N4892
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Twin Cities Aviation L.L.C.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Yuba City → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX06CA168
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane stalled during departure from the airstrip and collided with trees. The airplane was loaded with 1,800 pounds of chemical and the temperature was approximately 85 degrees Fahrenheit. During the initial climb, the pilot realized that the airplane would not be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway. He attempted an avoidance maneuver but the airplane stalled and impacted trees. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2006 | Grumman G-164A | Vineland, New Jersey, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Jul 2006 | Grumman G-164A | Lakeview, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 May 2006 | Grumman G-164A | DeWitt, Arkansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 6 Jun 2007 | Grumman G-164A | Sayre, Oklahoma, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jun 2007 | Grumman G-164A | Okarche, Oklahoma, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Grumman G-164A | Pittsgrove, New Jersey, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2006 | Beechcraft A36 | Bakersfield, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jul 2006 | Learjet 55 | Van Nuys, California, United States | Clay Lacy Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 18 Dec 2006 | Beechcraft D95A | Gilroy, California, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Boeing 737-790 | Los Angeles, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Oct 2006 | Williams BOWERS FLY BABY-1A | Oakdale, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 2006 | Cessna 152 | Prunedale, California, United States | United Flight Services | Minor injuries | - |