Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MKC88LA103

GRUBBS, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N4237

GRUMMAN G-164A

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM AN AGRICULTURE STRIP NEAR GRUBBS, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO A FLOODED RICE FIELD. VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE ENGINE FROM THE AIRCRAFT WAS EXAMINED AND RUN FOR ONE HOUR WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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