FTW84LA132

NTSB accident investigation · Grumman G-164A · Heidenheimer, TX · February 10, 1984

Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal report
Date
February 10, 1984, 16:45 local (22:45 UTC)
Place
Heidenheimer, TX
Injuries
1 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
N5407Grumman G-164A
Weather
Visual (VMC) · Day
Status
Completed
Report
Approved by Office Director
FAA report
19840210003249A
Case key
21256

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Sequence of events

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Nose overLanding - roll
Terrain condition - softFactor
Unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selectedPilot in commandCause

Analysis

The plt landed in the field he was spraying to tell the flagman he was quitting for the day. During landing roll the right main gear dug into the soft dirt and the acft nosed over.

Aircraft

Registration
N5407
Reported as
Grumman G-164A
Category
Airplane
Serial number
1020
Airframe hours
3,069
Engine
P&W R-985-AN1, 450 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Aerial application · Part 137
Registered owner
Lynn C. Stout
Airworthiness certificate
Special, Restricted (Special)

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Flight crew

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Role
Pilot
Age
36
Certificate
Commercial
Airplane ratings
Single-engine land
Medical
Class 2, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
Seat
Front
Flight hours
3,069 total · 1,845 in this make and model · 3,069 as pilot in command

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind
135° at 12 knots
Visibility
7 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
None
Temperature
75 °F, dew point -0 °F

FAA reports on this event · 1

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Other investigations on N5407 · 1

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