Grumman Acft Eng G-164A
Hazelton, ID — August 18, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA183 |
| Event ID | 20080917X01480 |
| Location | Hazelton, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.60472, -114.13528 |
| Airport | Hazelton Muni |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman Acft Eng |
| Model | G-164A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.
Full Narrative
The pilot submitted a written statement and indicated that he was departing for the fourth aerial application of the day and the airplane stalled at the end of the runway. The right wings struck a post and the airplane turned 90 degrees to the right. The airplane came to rest about 200 yards from the end of the runway. The ground crew stated that a strong tailwind had developed about the time the pilot was departing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.