ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386099
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| Date: | Tuesday 27 March 2001 |
| Time: | 17:50 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Londe Air Service Inc |
| Registration: | N6552K |
| MSN: | 365B |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6233 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340S3H1G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dyer, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Dyer, TN |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot experienced a loss of directional control on landing roll and subsequent nose down of the airplane. After exiting the airplane the pilot observed that the right front tire was flat. Further examination of the tire revealed the inner tube was pinched by company maintenance personnel during installation.
Probable Cause: The improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA01LA105
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 11:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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