On August 29, 1983, a Grumman G-164 (registration N48719) was involved in an aviation accident near Quincy, WA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aborted landing at a private airstrip, an aircraft struck a car on the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around but the propeller hit the vehicle, injuring three occupants.
Incident Overview
An aircraft collided with a car on the runway during an aborted landing at a private airstrip. The collision occurred when the aircraft overtook the car about halfway down the runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot observed the car while turning base leg and believed the driver would cross and clear the runway. Instead, the driver proceeded down the runway in the same direction as the landing. When the pilot realized this, he initiated an aborted landing to go around. Despite the attempt to avoid the collision, the aircraft struck the car.
Aftermath
The pilot was able to maintain flight and continue around the pattern before landing. The aircraft's propeller sliced several cuts in the roof of the station wagon and injured the three car occupants. The major point of contact on the aircraft was the propeller blades.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Aug 1983 Grumman G-164 accident near Quincy, WA?
During an aborted landing at a private airstrip, an aircraft struck a car on the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around but the propeller hit the vehicle, injuring three occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Aug 1983 Grumman G-164 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Aug 1983 involved a Grumman G-164, registration N48719, at Quincy, WA.
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