Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW92LA078

GILLETTE, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N9780

GRUMMAN G-164A

Analysis

DURING A DAYLIGHT LANDING ON A GRASS STRIP, THE LANDING GEAR SANK INTO THE SOFT, WET, GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN SELECTED BY THE PILOT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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