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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Scwzer G-164A · Americus, GA · September 14, 1990

Date: September 14, 1990 · 16:30 local
Place: Americus, GA
Airport: Private
Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
Operating rules: Agricultural (Part 137)
Operator: DNIG
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N7905
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL90LA171
Reported as: Scwzer G164A
Reported engine: Pratt & Whitney R985AN1
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 3,494 total677 in this make and model300 in the last 90 days

N7905Registration cancelled Nov 8, 2012 · Grumman G-164AS/N 811 · Built 1971 Airframe modelGrumman G-164A Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Right main gear failed at touchdown causing a ground loop and fire.

As the FAA filed it

RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED AT TOUCHDOWN CAUSING A GROUND LOOP AND FIRE.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ATL90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmericus, GAA low cycle fatigue failure of the left main landing gear spring.Sep 14, 1990 · Destroyed