# NTSB MKC85FA080: Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B, N8418K, Garland, AR, April 1, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: April 1, 1985, 07:40 local (13:40 UTC)
- Place: Garland, AR
- Coordinates: 33.309616, -93.749237 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3096&lon=-93.7492&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33828
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85FA080
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33828/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA080

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

## Analysis

THE PLT WAS BEGINNING A SPRAY RUN OVER A WHEAT FIELD WHEN THE ACFT IMPACTED THE TOP 3 STRANDS OF A 4 STRAND, HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINE. THE ACFT THEN DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8418K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8418K-1989-12-08), registration cancelled 1989-12-08, S/N 681B (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER G-164B
- Registry model: [Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-schweizer-a-c-gulfstream-am-g-164b) (registry code 3979904) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 681B
- Airframe hours: 1121
- Engines: P&W R-1340AN-1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Thomas M. Hennessy
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, May 30, 1984

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; toxicology performed; flight hours: 4,000 total, 1,150 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 130° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TXK, 6 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 19850401009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850401009969A), Apr 1, 1985: Scwzer G164B, Garland, AR, Destroyed. Struck powerlines and impacted ground. Pilot was starting a swath run into the sun.

## Other investigations on N8418K (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 FTW83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA029), Oct 30, 1982: Gulfstream G-164B (N8418K), Pine Bluff, AR, destroyed

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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