Aviation Accident Summary MKC89LA142

WALDENBURG, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N9725

GRUMMAN-SCHWEIZER G-164A

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, ENROUTE TO PERFORM AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED IN A CORN FIELD WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER FAILED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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