Grumman G-164A accident near Liberal, KS
On May 30, 1993, a Grumman G-164A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Liberal, KS. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- May 30, 1993
- Place
- Liberal, KS
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 37.039°N, 100.930°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X12331
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On April 16, 1993, at 1054 central daylight time, a Grumman AG CAT G-164A, N8385, owned and operated by Floyd Aviation of Liberal, Kansas, collided with powerlines, impacted terrain and was destroyed. The airplane was partially consumed by post- impact fire. The commercially rated pilot received fatal injuries. After completing several passes over a field 11 miles northeast of Liberal, Kansas, the airplane was observed by ground personnel impacting powerlines and coming to rest inverted. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 137. No flight plan was on file. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident. The flight originated at Liberal, Kansas, time unknown. PERSONAL INFORMATION The 46 year old pilot held a commercial pilot's certificate number 512503564 with privileges for single engine flight. He had approximately 1,700 total hours at the time of the accident. He held a second class medical certificate issued April 19, 1993, with no limitations. His most recent experience and biennial flight reviews are unknown. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION The airplane was a Grumman G-164A AG CAT, N8385, serial number 878. The airplane had accumulated 3,970 total hours at the time of the accident. The most recent annual inspection was completed March 24, 1993. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION The airplane came to rest inverted and was partially consumed by post-impact fire. Eight powerline poles were damaged, and one powerline was broken. The airplane landing gear displayed wire imprints and rubber residue was found on the wires. Both propeller blades
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
