Runway excursion Accident Grumman G-164B Turbo Ag-Cat N8402K,
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Date:Monday 14 May 2007
Time:17:00 LT
Type:Grumman G-164B Turbo Ag-Cat
Owner/operator:Wilson Flying Service
Registration: N8402K
MSN: 687B
Year of manufacture:1982
Total airframe hrs:3616 hours
Engine model:Garrett-AiResearch TPE331-1
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Walnut Ridge, Arkansas -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:Walnut Ridge, AR
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The airplane was substantially damaged after it overran the end of the runway at a private strip and the left main gear collapsed following an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that as he was halfway down the runway, he had a sudden loss of engine power. He decided to abort the takeoff, went to full reverse thrust, and applied the brakes. As he departed the end of the runway, the left main gear got caught in soft dirt and collapsed. Following the accident, the pilot reported that there was water found in the fuel.

Probable Cause: A non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CHI07CA144
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CHI07CA144

Revision history:

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