ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378334
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| Date: | Monday 1 October 1984 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Sam Muse |
| Registration: | N5255 |
| MSN: | 339 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6621 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Progreso, TX -
 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 |
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PLT HEARD EXPLOSIVE REPORT FROM ENGINE AND EXPERIENCED PARTIAL PWR LOSS. PLT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN FOR LANDING BUT COULD NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. LOAD NOT JETTISONED. DURING FORCED LANDING ROLL OUT IN CANE FIELD ACFT NOSED OVER. ENGINE TEARDOWN TO DETERMINE REASON FOR PWR LOSS WAS NOT PERFORMED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW85LA002
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| 31-Mar-2024 07:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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