Grumman Acft Eng G-164B
Patterson, CA — July 10, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA223 |
| Event ID | 20080811X01216 |
| Location | Patterson, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.42167, -121.11166 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman Acft Eng |
| Model | G-164B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.
Full Narrative
Near dawn, the pilot took off to perform an aerial application flight. While maneuvering over the designated field, the airplane collided with a pole. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed into the underlying field. The airplane was partially consumed by a post impact fire, and the pilot sustained a minor injury. The pilot and the operator reported that during the 10-minute-long flight no mechanical malfunction was experienced.
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.