ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377263
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| Date: | Monday 6 May 1985 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Lehi Gin, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8138K |
| MSN: | 581B |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1840 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Earle, 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 |
DURING TAKEOFF FROM A FARM STRIP, THE ENG LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF. THE PLT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD; HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A LOW, WET AREA & NOSED OVER. AN EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED ABOUT A CUP OF WATER IN THE CARBURETOR BOWL. FUEL SAMPLES WERE NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE FUEL TANK SINCE IT HAD RUPTURED DURING THE ACCIDENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC85LA095
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 09:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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