GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM AM G-164B
Genesee, ID — August 18, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA410 |
| Event ID | 20100818X15241 |
| Location | Genesee, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.60806, -116.81778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP |
| Model | GULFSTREAM AM G-164B |
| 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 maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvering.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight he was spraying a mature wheat field along north facing hillsides. As the pilot finished his last pass he flew west along the steep hillsides. A strong gust of wind struck the airplane and the left wing dropped into the wheat. Subsequently, the airplane spun and cartwheeled in the wheat field before coming to a rest; the fuselage and empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
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.