ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 387539
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| Date: | Tuesday 1 August 2000 |
| Time: | 11:47 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Haley Flying Service, Inc. |
| Registration: | N6737K |
| MSN: | 454B |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6650 hours |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-1340 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tracy, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Tracy, CA |
| Tracy, CA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot made an abrupt course change while repositioning the airplane during an agricultural application flight. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a nearby 300-foot-tall transmission line, and a collision ensued. During the impact sequence, a portion of the airplane's right wing was severed. The airplane descended uncontrollably and caught on fire seconds after impacting the ground. Tetrahydrocannabinol carboxylic acid (marihuana) was detected at a level of 0.018 ug/ml in the pilot's blood, and it was also found in his urine.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX00LA285
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2024 09:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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