# NTSB ATL92LA130: Grumman 164A, N5093, Abbeville, AL, June 25, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 25, 1992, 09:45 local (14:45 UTC)
- Place: Abbeville, AL
- Coordinates: 31.560554, -85.249732 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.5606&lon=-85.2497&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report July 29, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 8622
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL92LA130
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/8622/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE TOP UTILITY WIRE.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - object - wire,static
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE FLIGHT COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY WIRE WHILE ENGAGED IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD COMPLETED THE SECOND SWATH RUN ON THE 26 ACRE FIELD AND WAS ON CLIMBOUT WHEN THE COLLISION OCCURRED. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE TOP WIRE BUT HE HAD ESTABLISHED VISUAL CONTACT WITH A LOWER WIRE. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRPLANE WERE REPORTED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5093](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5093-2013-06-13), registration cancelled 2013-06-13, S/N 1122, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN 164A
- Registry model: [Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-acft-eng-cor-schweizer-g-164a) (registry code 3952801) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1137
- Airframe hours: 5500
- Engines: P&W R-1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: B & H Flying Service Inc.
- Registered owner: B & H Flying Service Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, January 2, 2000, 50 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 3,600 total, 2,300 in this make and model, 3,530 as pilot in command, 59 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: DHN, 25 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19920625025569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920625025569A), Jun 25, 1992: Scwzer G164A, Abbeville, AL, Substantial damage. Struck wires on pullup from a spray run.

## Other investigations on N5093 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW79DRJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRJ34), Sep 27, 1978: Grumman G-164A (N5093), Crowville, LA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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