# NTSB FTW95LA254: Grumman G-164A, N4562, Cash, AR, June 17, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 17, 1995, 09:45 local (14:45 UTC)
- Place: Cash, AR
- Coordinates: 35.78907, -90.929344 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7891&lon=-90.9293&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 19, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19464
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA254
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19464/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA254

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, maneuvering - aerial application
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
  - altitude - low, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency descent/landing
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE FLYING EASTBOUND, 30 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, THE ENGINE 'SUDDENLY LOST POWER FOLLOWED BY LOUD BACKFIRING.' HE FURTHER REPORTED THAT, 'DUE TO TREES TO THE EAST AND SOUTH AND LOW ALTITUDE' HE WAS 'UNABLE TO SET UP' PROPERLY FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

## Factual narrative

On June 17, 1995, approximately 0945 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N4562, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Cash, Arkansas.  The commercial pilot was not injured.  The agricultural airplane, owned and operated by Crider Flying Service, was operating under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred.  The aerial application flight originated from a private airstrip at 0900 where it had loaded fertilizer.  A flight plan was not filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed.

The pilot reported that, while flying eastbound at 30 feet above ground level, the airplane "suddenly lost power followed by loud backfiring."  He further reported that, due to trees located to the east and south, and the airplane's low altitude, he was "unable to set up" properly for an emergency landing.  Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the fuselage and both main wing spars.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4562](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4562-2017-08-23), registration cancelled 2017-08-23, S/N 1057, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN G-164A
- Registry model: [Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-acft-eng-cor-schweizer-g-164a) (registry code 3952801) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: P&W R-985-AN1 450 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Raymond Crider
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1995, 150 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 23; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 1,089 total, 170 in this make and model, 750 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °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 19950617048829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950617048829A), Jun 17, 1995: Scwzer G164A, Cash, AR, Substantial damage. (-16) Aircraft engine lost power. Suspect internal supercharger failure but investigation is ongoing.

## Other investigations on N4562 (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 FTW78DPG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG44), Jun 12, 1978: Grumman G-164 (N4562), Brookland, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLT01), Sep 3, 1973: Grumman G-164A (N4562), Ripley, MS, 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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