# NTSB MIA87LA173: Grumman G-164A, N9734, Vaiden, MS, June 6, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 6, 1987, 12:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Vaiden, MS
- Coordinates: 33.330352, -89.749618 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3304&lon=-89.7496&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report July 5, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31922
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA87LA173
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31922/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA173

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - tree(s)
  - load jettison - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN THE ACFT TRAVELLED OVER A SMALL RISE ON THE RWY & BECAME AIRBORNE PREMATURELY. THE ACFT THEN COLLIDED WITH TREES WHILE THE PLT WAS TRYING TO MANEUVER IT TO AVOID A POPULATED AREA. THE ACFT THEN COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND & WAS DESTROYED BY POST IMPACT FIRE. THE PLT FURTHER STATED THAT HE CHOSE NOT TO DUMP THE CHEMICAL BECAUSE HE DID NOT WANT TO ENDANGER ANYONE ON THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9734](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9734-1991-12-13), registration cancelled 1991-12-13, S/N 1245 (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)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1245
- Engines: P&W R-985-AN1 450 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Winona Flying Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 3,395 total, 130 in this make and model, 3,324 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 57 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GWO, 19 nm away

## 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 19870606019249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870606019249A), Jun 6, 1987: Scwzer G164A, Vaiden, MS, Destroyed. The aircraft encountered a rise in the runway and became airborne early. Then struck trees at the end of the runway.

## Other investigations on N9734 (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 ATL80FKQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKQ04), May 25, 1980: Grumman G-164A (N9734), Boyle, 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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