OPP, AL, USA
N598Y
GRUMMAN G-164
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING A PULL-UP AND TURNAROUND AT THE END OF A SWATH RUN, THE ENG GAVE OFF SMOKE AND LOST PWR. THE PLT DUMPED THE CHEMICAL LOAD AND PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING IN A FLD WHICH CONTAINED 6 TO 8 FT TALL VEGETATION. THE ACFT TRAVELLED APRX 100 FT THEN NOSED OVER. INSPECTION OF THE ENG REVEALED THE IMPELLER BEARING FAILED, ALLOWING THE IMPELLER TO CONTACT THE REAR CASING.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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