ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 365282
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| Date: | Tuesday 21 May 1991 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Racers Ag Service |
| Registration: | N542D |
| MSN: | 1032 |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Goodwin, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER TAKEOFF, ABOUT 50 FEET AGL, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO SEPARATION OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER FROM THE NUMBER FIVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING INTO A WHEAT FIELD. DURING ROLL OUT IN THE MUDDY TERRAIN THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: POWER LOSS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW91DPG09
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 08:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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