# NTSB MKC89LA068: Grumman G-164B, N3627D, Harrisburg, AR, March 1, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 1, 1989, 08:40 local (14:40 UTC)
- Place: Harrisburg, AR
- Coordinates: 35.559589, -90.720146 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.5596&lon=-90.7201&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 28, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34758
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC89LA068
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34758/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA068

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC LINE WHICH RENDERED THE BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, landing - roll
  - landing gear,normal brake system - inoperative (cause)
  - hydraulic system,line - failure,total (cause)
  - brakes(normal) - not possible, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - open field

## Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS RETURNING TO A PRIVATE LDG STRIP AFTER COMPLETING AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT BRAKE LINE FAILED CAUSING THE ACFT TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY AND OVERTURN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3627D](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3627D-1992-01-08), registration cancelled 1992-01-08, S/N 728B (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN G-164B
- Registry model: [Schweizer G-164B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-g-164b) (registry code 8059055) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 728-B
- Airframe hours: 2023
- Engines: P&W R-1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: B&Bagri Flight, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, October 26, 1988, 1 hours before
- Departed: HARRISBURG, AR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 18,124 total, 8,604 in this make and model, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 50° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: JBR, 20 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 19890301002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890301002859A), Mar 1, 1989: Scwzer G164B, Harrisburg, AR, Substantial damage. Left brake line failed on landing roll. Veered off runway and overturned.

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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