On July 16, 1983, a Grumman G-164A (registration N8526H) was involved in an aviation accident near Sledge, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain altitude during a turn while carrying a heavy load, leading to ground contact. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft involved in aerial application crashed during a turn after dumping its spray load, resulting in ground contact and damage while carrying heavy cargo.
What happened
The aircraft was engaged in an aerial application maneuver when it collided with the terrain and subsequently nosed over. According to the pilot's statement, the aircraft began to settle while executing a turn. In response to this loss of altitude, the pilot dumped the spray load after leveling the wings but was unable to arrest the descent before impacting the ground.
At the time of the incident, the aircraft had recently been loaded with approximately 200 gallons of spray material and about 70 gallons of fuel. Prior to the crash, two swath runs had been completed successfully.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain altitude during a turn while carrying a heavy load, leading to ground contact.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Jul 1983 Grumman G-164A accident near Sledge, MS?
An aircraft involved in aerial application crashed during a turn after dumping its spray load, resulting in ground contact and damage while carrying heavy cargo.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jul 1983 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N8526H, at Sledge, MS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inability to maintain altitude during a turn while carrying a heavy load, leading to ground contact.
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