Grumman G-164A
Bovina, TX, July 18, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bovina, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.37972, -102.72028 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA192 |
| Event ID | 20080811X01202 |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman |
| Model | G-164A |
| Registration # | N7832 |
| Owner | Bull Town Sprayers, Inc |
| 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
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
During a manuever to reverse direction the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. When the 1,850-hour commerical pilot was unable to restore power, he dumped the remaining agricultural applicant and elected to perform an emergency landing into a cornfield. During the landing roll the airplane experienced substantial damage. The pilot was able to egress the airplane. A post-crash inspection did not reveal the reason for the loss of engine power.
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.