ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368548
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| Date: | Friday 23 June 1989 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Sky Hawk Inc. |
| Registration: | N9725 |
| MSN: | 1235 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3965 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Waldenburg, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Waldenburg, AR |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT SAID THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, ENROUTE TO PERFORM AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED IN A CORN FIELD WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER FAILED.
Probable Cause: THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC89LA142
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2024 19:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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