# NTSB FTW94LA163: Gulfstream G-164C, N585CK, Weiner, AR, May 16, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 16, 1994, 11:30 local (17:30 UTC)
- Place: Weiner, AR
- Coordinates: 35.610477, -90.900901 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.6105&lon=-90.9009&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 25, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19059
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA163
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19059/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA163

## Probable cause

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE TAKEOFF.

## Sequence of events

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

- Nose over, takeoff - roll/run
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL ON A CULTIVATED FIELD, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A HIDDEN DRAIN AREA.  THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.

## Factual narrative

On May 16, 1994, at 1100 central standard time, a Gulfstream    G-164C, N585CK, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Weiner, Arkansas.  The commercial pilot did not receive any injuries.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight.

During the takeoff roll on a cultivated field, the right main gear hit a hidden drain area.  The airplane nosed over to the inverted position.  Top wing ribs and spars were bent.  Crushing and buckling was reported in the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and elevator areas.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N585CK (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: GULFSTREAM G-164C
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 42C
- Airframe hours: 190
- Engines: ALLIED SIGNAL TPE-331 940 horsepower turbo prop
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Keller Flying Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, February 15, 1994, 190 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 3,200 total, 1,700 in this make and model, 3,000 as pilot in command, 190 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19940516011389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940516011389A), May 16, 1994: Scwzer G164C, Weiner, AR, Substantial damage. Nosed over on takeoff roll on cultivated field when right main gear hit a hidden drain area.

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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