On July 23, 1983, a Grumman G-164A (registration N5319) was involved in an aviation accident near Minden, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Five minutes after takeoff, an aircraft's engine failed, leading to a forced landing in a field. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was exposed to the chemical cargo. Investigation found broken gear teeth causing engine seizure.
Incident
An aircraft carrying a load of chemicals departed and lost engine power approximately five minutes into the flight. The pilot performed a forced landing in a field and did not release the chemical load. The landing was hard, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft. During the crash, the pilot was exposed to the chemicals.
Examination
Investigators examined the engine and found that it had encountered a sudden stoppage. A partial teardown revealed that three teeth had broken off of the impeller intermediate drive gear (part number L515P). When this gear was removed from the engine, the engine could be rotated normally, indicating that the gear failure had prevented rotation.
What happened in the 23 Jul 1983 Grumman G-164A accident near Minden, NE?
Five minutes after takeoff, an aircraft's engine failed, leading to a forced landing in a field. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was exposed to the chemical cargo. Investigation found broken gear teeth causing engine seizure.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jul 1983 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N5319, at Minden, NE.
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