Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B near Courtland, CA — 2010-06-13

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Date
2010-06-13
Location
Courtland, CA, USA
Aircraft
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Registration
N6726Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvers.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight he was established and stable on an east-to-west spray pass. He recalls checking the pump pressure gauge for an indication of an empty load when he felt and heard a “significant slam” and felt a grinding sensation. The airplane had impacted level terrain and came to rest upside down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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