ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 372709
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| Date: | Tuesday 7 July 1987 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | H & M Flying Service, Inc. |
| Registration: | N9778 |
| MSN: | 1274 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2360 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R1340 AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lacassine, LA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT'S TAIL WHEEL BROKE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A SMALL TREE AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR WHEEL DROPPED INTO A DITCH WHICH WAS PARALLEL WITH THE RUNWAY. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INTO AN INVERTED ATTITUDE AND STOPPED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW87DRD08
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 20:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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