ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357017
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| Date: | Friday 19 July 1996 |
| Time: | 20:20 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Root Spraying Service |
| Registration: | N9544 |
| MSN: | 1193 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11000 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dighton, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | (K65) |
| (K65) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Shortly after takeoff, while en route to conduct aerial application, the pilot noticed a loss in altitude. He advanced the throttle for full power and dumped the chemical load; however, the airplane continued descending and impacted terrain. An examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunction that would have resulted in a partial power loss. The reported temperature and density altitude were 86 degrees and 5175 feet.
Probable Cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The crop and soft terrain in the emergency landing area were related factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA247
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 13:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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