# NTSB FTW96LA232: Grumman G-164B, N6678Q, Newport, AR, May 31, 1996

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 31, 1996, 08:20 local (13:20 UTC)
- Place: Newport, AR
- Coordinates: 35.619121, -91.230438 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.6191&lon=-91.2304&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 19, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19853
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA232
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19853/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA232

## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.

## 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 - wire,transmission
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

While spraying a field with chemicals, the airplane struck a power line and subsequently impacted the ground.

## Factual narrative

On May 31, 1996, at 0820 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B, N6678Q, owned and operated by a private owner, sustained substantial damage after striking a power line while maneuvering near Newport, Arkansas.  The instrument rated commercial pilot received minor injuries.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 flight. The flight originated from a private strip 10 miles south west of Newport, Arkansas.

According to the FAA, while spraying a field with chemical, the airplane struck power lines and subsequently impacted the ground.  Repeated attempts to obtain NTSB form 6120.1/2 (Pilot/Operator Report) were unsuccessful.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6678Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6678Q-2024-09-07), registration cancelled 2024-09-07, S/N 199B, 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: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 199B
- Engines: P&W R-985-AN1 450 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Leon E. Jacobi
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 132 total, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 110° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 57 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: JBR

## 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 19960531012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960531012339A), May 31, 1996: Scwzer G164B, Newport, AR, Substantial damage. Struck power lines and crashed. (-23) on Monday, may 13, 1996, at approximately 0815 am, a Grumman G-164B, serial #199B, N6678Q, piloted by Mr. James jacobi…

## Other investigations on N6678Q (1)

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 CEN23LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA212), May 29, 2023: Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B (N6678Q), Light, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot exceeding the climb capability of the airplane during takeoff which led to it settling into the ground.

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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