# NTSB MKC89LA129: Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B, N8063K, Wynne, AR, June 7, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 7, 1989, 09:30 local (14:30 UTC)
- Place: Wynne, AR
- Coordinates: 35.230697, -90.78012 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.2307&lon=-90.7801&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report April 19, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34806
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC89LA129
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34806/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA129

## Probable cause

UNSUITABLE TERRAIN SELECTED BY THE PILOT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN LANDING AREA.

## Sequence of events

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

- Nose over, landing - roll
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING USED ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION. THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER RETURNING TO THE STRIP TO RELOAD, THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL STRUCK A ROUGH PLACE ON THE RUNWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE PLANE TO NOSE DOWN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE GROUND & THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8063K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8063K), registered now, S/N 550 B, built 1979 (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)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 550B
- Engines: P&W R-1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Burnette, Norman L., doing business as Burnette Flying Service
- Registered owner: Burnett, Norman
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Departed: WYNNE, AR
- Airport: NONE, runway 27, 2,800 × 50 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 2,500 total, 175 in this make and model, 2,000 as pilot in command, 200 in the last 90 days, 175 in the last 30 days, 8 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 190° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 18,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: LIT, 50 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 19890607014509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890607014509A), Jun 7, 1989: Scwzer G164B, Wynne, AR, Substantial damage. Wheel hit a rough place on ag strip while landing. Aircraft flipped over.

## Other investigations on N8063K (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 DFW07CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA081), Feb 23, 2007: Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B (N8063K), Arcola, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.

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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