# NTSB MKC87LA050: Grumman G-164A-600, N5495, Hazen, AR, February 14, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 13, 1987, 18:20 local (Feb 14, 1987, 00:20 UTC)
- Place: Hazen, AR
- Coordinates: 34.780593, -91.570854 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.7806&lon=-91.5709&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report November 29, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34341
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC87LA050
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34341/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA050

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - light condition - dusk (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aborted landing - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - self-induced pressure, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - wing - separation
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD FLOWN SIX LOADS OF WHEAT SEEDS AND WAS RETURNING TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP FOR ANOTHER LOAD WHEN HE RAN OUT OF DAYLIGHT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO A LANDING. DURING THE TIME HE WAS CONSIDERING THE OPTION OF A REJECTED LANDING AND A RETURN TO HIS HOME BASE, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK SEVERAL POWER LINES, SHEARING OFF BOTH STARBOARD WINGS BEFORE IMPACT WITH THE GROUND. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OCCURRED PRIOR TO IMPACT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5495](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5495-2013-04-18), registration cancelled 2013-04-18, S/N 1029, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN G-164A-600
- Registry model: [Grumman G-164A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-164a) (registry code 3952704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1029
- Airframe hours: 4000
- Engines: P&W R-1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Skarda Flying Service, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: 100 hour, February 5, 1986
- Departed: HAZEN, AR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; commercial, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 8,755 total, 5,100 in this make and model, 8,745 as pilot in command, 24 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 140° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 50 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: LIT, 32 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 19870213002879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870213002879A), Feb 13, 1987: Scwzer G164A, Hazen, AR, Destroyed. Struck powerlines on final approach to airstrip. Did not see powerlines.

## Other investigations on N5495 (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 NYC05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA126), Aug 1, 2005: Grumman G-164A (N5495), Felton, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total failure of the second stage turbine rotor.

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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