Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW92LA119

BRINKLEY, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N3626N

SCHWEIZER G-164B

Analysis

DURING THE DOWNWIND LANDING ROLL ON THE NARROW AGRICULTURAL AIRSTRIP, THE SPRAY BOOM ON THE LOWER LEFT WING CONTACTED STANDING WHEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STRIP AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACHIEVE PROPER AIRSTRIP ALIGNMENT FOR LANDING, AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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