Pilot Debrief

Grumman-Schweizer G-164B near O'Kean, AR — 2008-06-18

Final reportDEN08LA106
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Date
2008-06-18
Location
O'Kean, AR, USA
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Registration
N6601Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

An inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the low airspeed, steep angle of bank, and heavy weight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the airplane was loaded with a full load of fertilizer and fuel. He started a turn after making his last aerial application pass. He stated that as he rolled out of the turn, "the [control] stick was pulled straight to the dash and [he] could not pull it back." The airplane "tipped" on its nose and "headed straight for the ground. Before [he] hit the ground, [the pilot] could not pull the [control] stick away from the dash." Witnesses said the airplane was in a steep right turn when it "nosed straight in."

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have avoided the steep turn after the last application.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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