# NTSB FTW89DRA06: Grumman G-164B, N6822Q, Lissie, TX, June 1, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: June 1, 1989, 15:45 local (20:45 UTC)
- Place: Lissie, TX
- Coordinates: 29.519309, -96.219947 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.5193&lon=-96.2199&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 24, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 22719
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW89DRA06
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/22719/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRA06

## Probable cause

A BIRD STRIKE WHICH RESULTED IN FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR. A BERM AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

## 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 - bird(s) (cause)
- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, maneuvering - aerial application
  - compressor assembly - foreign object damage (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - load jettison
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - berm (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT WHEN A BIRD STRIKE OCCURRED AT THE AIR INTAKE AREA. IMPACT RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR SECTION & THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING INTO A PLANTED FIELD. DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT HIT A SMALL LEVEE AND FLIPPED OVER. NO SUITABLE LANDING AREA WAS AVAILABLE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6822Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6822Q), registered now, S/N 324B, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN G-164B
- Registry model: [Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-acft-eng-cor-schweizer-g-164b) (registry code 3952802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental R-975 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r-975-series) (registry code 17037, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 324B
- Engines: GARRETT TPE-331-43A 580 horsepower turbo prop
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Lissie Flying Service
- Registered owner: Lissie Flying Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, March 17, 1989, 12 hours before
- Departed: NONE, LISSIE, TX
- Destination: NONE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 57; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 8,600 total, 3,000 in this make and model, 8,400 as pilot in command, 220 in the last 90 days, 70 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 91 °F

## 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 19890601014249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890601014249A), Jun 1, 1989: Scwzer G164B, Lissie, TX, Substantial damage. Bird strike near air intake injested into engine caused flameout and nosed over on forced landing.

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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