Grumman G164
Rochelle, IL — July 5, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA401 |
| Event ID | 20180706X93900 |
| Location | Rochelle, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.94389, -88.92445 |
| Airport | HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVICE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman |
| Model | G164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to move the power lever to the proper position before takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the turbine powered airplane reported that, during takeoff for an aerial application flight, he failed to move the power lever from the ground idle position to the flight position. During takeoff, the airplane did not attain sufficient airspeed, aerodynamically stalled about 50 ft above ground, impacted terrain, and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.