Grumman G164 N779EF

Summary

On 7 June 2012 at about 18:15 local time, a Grumman G164 registered N779EF, operated by J P Freppon Flying Service, LLC, was involved in an accident near Higginson, Arkansas, 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.

Date

7 June 2012 at 18:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Higginson, Arkansas, United States

Coordinates

35.2106, -91.7375

Aircraft

Grumman G164

Registration

N779EF

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

J P Freppon Flying Service, LLC

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Higginson → Higginson

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN12LA352

Nobody was injured.

The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane was departing the local airstrip to perform an aerial application. About 50 feet above ground level, the pilot noticed a partial loss of engine power and felt a vibration from the engine. The pilot performed a forced landing in a wheat field, and a postimpact fire ensued, which consumed the airplane. Based on his observations during the engine failure, the pilot suspected a cylinder or magneto failure. However, the engine was not disassembled for further examination and the cause of the partial loss of engine power was not determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.