Grumman G164
Pearsall, TX — May 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA277 |
| Event ID | 20190522X55614 |
| Location | Pearsall, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.84556, -98.87805 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman |
| Model | G164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while conducting an aerial application flight, he had taken his eyes "off of the line just before entering the field." The airplane's landing gear hit the top wire and was pulled down toward the field. He attempted to correct by pulling "hard on the stick and pushed the power forward." The airplane became airborne, but suddenly the "left wing was yanked violently back into the corn." Utilizing right rudder, he attempted to lift the wing from the field and was able to maintain flight. The airplane was again "yanked and for the last time," and impacted the ground.
The airplane was consumed by a postaccident fire and was destroyed.
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.