# NTSB MKC84LA181: Grumman G-164B, N6600K, Campbell, MO, June 23, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 23, 1984, 13:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Campbell, MO
- Coordinates: 36.489662, -90.070983 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.4897&lon=-90.0710&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33716
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA181
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33716/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA181

## 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,static
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - aerial application
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
- Fire, other

## Analysis

PIC WAS MAKING A CLEAN UP SWATH RUN AFTER SPRAYING A FIELD AND FAILED TO AVOID A HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINE. AFTER STRIKINGTHE LINE THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND, CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6600K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6600K-2018-01-25), registration cancelled 2018-01-25, S/N 383B, built 1978 (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: 383B
- Airframe hours: 3000
- Engines: P&W R-1340 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Dow Croom
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Departed: 34M, CAMPBELL, MO

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 2,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 73 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: CGI, 30 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 19840623026329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840623026329A), Jun 23, 1984: Scwzer G164B, Campbell, MO, Destroyed. During aerial application flight, aircraft hit powerlines and crashed.

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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