# NTSB FTW89DRD08: Schweizer G-164B, N48592, Kaplan, LA, June 16, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 16, 1989, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Kaplan, LA
- Coordinates: 29.999029, -92.280845 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.9990&lon=-92.2808&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 22, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 22729
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW89DRD08
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/22729/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD08

## Probable cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - engine assembly,cylinder - cracked (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS 100 TO 150 FEET IN THE AIR, THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT STARTED TO DUMP THE LOAD BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A LEVEE AND OVERTURNED. THE #5 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE FORWARD SPARK PLUG HOLE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N48592](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N48592-1991-03-28), registration cancelled 1991-03-28, S/N 74B (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Schweizer 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)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 74B
- Airframe hours: 3729
- Engines: P&W R1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Harrington Flying Service
- Registered owner: Harrington, Ronald J.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 1989, 350 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 4,565 total, 4,150 in this make and model, 4,465 as pilot in command, 350 in the last 90 days, 110 in the last 30 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °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 19890616016069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890616016069A), Jun 16, 1989: Scwzer G164B, Kaplan, LA, Destroyed. Engine quit on takeoff. Struck a levee and flipped over on the forced landing. NR5 cylilnder cracked at spark plug.

## Other investigations on N48592 (2)

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 FTW86LRD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD16), Jun 17, 1986: Grumman G-164B (N48592), Abbeville, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD22), Apr 28, 1981: Grumman G-164B (N48592), Swords, 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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