# NTSB FTW04LA182: Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B, N8222K, Eagle Lake, TX, July 12, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 12, 2004, 18:04 local (23:04 UTC) - Place: Eagle Lake, TX - Coordinates: 29.600555, -96.316665 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.6006&lon=-96.3167&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 29, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 59635 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW04LA182 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/59635/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA182 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency landing after takeoff - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis During takeoff initial climb, at an altitude of approximately 30 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. The 29,365-hour pilot initiated a forced landing to a rice field adjacent to the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane's main landing gear sunk into the mud, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Examination of the 600-horsepower engine revealed two cylinders would not "hold compression." The reason for the reported loss of engine power was undetermined. ## Factual narrative On July 12, 2004, approximately 1804 central daylight time, a tailwheel equipped Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B single-engine agricultural airplane, N8222K, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb from a private airstrip near Eagle Lake, Texas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Double L Flying Service of Wallis, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The 27,940-hour pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 30 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. He initiated a forced landing to a rice field adjacent to the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane's main landing gear sunk into the mud, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, who responded to the site of the accident, revealed the horizontal stabilizer and rudder were destroyed. The outboard leading edge of the lower left wing was crushed aft. Both wing struts were broken. Visible evidence of fuel was observed by the inspector at the accident site. Examination of the 600-horsepower radial engine by the airplane owner revealed two cylinders would not "hold compression." Additionally, the air induction hose was found loose from it's attach point. The engine was successfully run for approximately five minutes at various power settings with no anomalies noted. The reason for the reported loss of engine power was undetermined. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8222K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8222K), registered now, S/N 617-B, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B - Registry model: [Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-schweizer-a-c-gulfstream-am-g-164b) (registry code 3979904) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 617B - Airframe hours: 11000 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney R1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Double L Flying Service - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: 100 hour, July 1, 2004 - Departed: Eagle Lake, TX - Airport: NONE, Private ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 66; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 27,940 total, 15,000 in this make and model, 27,000 as pilot in command, 200 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 190° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 72 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: SGR, 35 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 20040712015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040712015209A), Jul 12, 2004: Scwzer G164B, Eagle Lake, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 12, 2004, at approximately 1800 CDT, a gulfstream/schweizer N8222K, model G-164-B sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following… ## Other investigations on N8222K (3) 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 CEN13LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA519), Aug 13, 2013: Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G 164B (N8222K), Eagle Lake, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of one of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA227), Aug 31, 2004: Grumman 164B (N8222K), East Bernard, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number four cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MKC84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA210), Jul 9, 1984: Grumman G164B (N8222K), Mc Gehee, AR, 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.