Pilot Debrief

Grumman Acft Eng G-164B near Patterson, CA — 2008-07-10

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Date
2008-07-10
Location
Patterson, CA, USA
Aircraft
Grumman Acft Eng G-164B
Registration
N6792Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

Near dawn, the pilot took off to perform an aerial application flight. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane collided with a pole. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed into the underlying field. The airplane was partially consumed by a post impact fire, and the pilot sustained a minor injury. The operator reported that during the flight the pilot had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with the airplane.

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