ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379349
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| Date: | Sunday 3 June 1984 |
| Time: | 09:55 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Ellinwood Flying Service |
| Registration: | N6618Q |
| MSN: | 6147B |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1875 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985 AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ellinwood, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Ellinwood, KS (1K6) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE THE PLT WAS SPRAYING A FIELD OF SOYBEANS, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR OF THE ACFT HIT AN IRRIGATION SYS THAT HE HAD BEEN CROSSING. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR WAS TORN OFF, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED TO FLY. DURING THE LANDING ON A SOD ARPT, THE PROP DUG IN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC84LA158
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 18:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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