ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 381722
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| Date: | Monday 13 June 1983 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164A Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Bell Flying Service |
| Registration: | N6581 |
| MSN: | 719 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4057 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985-AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Newport, AR -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Newport, AR |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AFTER HE TOOK OFF, HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALT & BEGAN DUMPING HIS LOAD OF 1500 LBS OF CHEMICALS. HE TURNED BACK TOWARD THE AIRSTRIP, BUT WAS FORCED TO LAND SHORT OF A BEAN FIELD. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT ROLLED INTO A SMALL DRAINAGE DITCH & THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED. THE PLT DID NOT BELIEVE THE ENG WAS DEVELOPING FULL POWER, BUT NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE VERIFIED. THE ACFT STILL HAD CHEMICALS ON BOARD WHEN IT CRASHED. THE ACFT WAS 308 POUNDS OVER MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW83LA275
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 06:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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