ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379768
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 April 1984 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Roland Fontenot |
| Registration: | N9936 |
| MSN: | 1359 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2066 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN-1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eunice, LA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Eunice, LA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND RETURN TO THE RWY WAS NOT POSSIBLE, SO HE LANDED ON THE EDGE OF A POND. A POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGAITON REVEALED A CRACK IN THE #7 CYL HEAD BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG HOLES. THE ENGINE HAD JUST GOTTEN A MAJOR OVERHAUL. THIS WAS A MAINTENANCE TEST FLT. THE PLT RECOMMENDED BETTER OVERHAUL PROCEDURES FOR THE REPAIR STATION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW84LA185
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 09:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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