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Agricultural aircraft stalls and spins during refresher flight (N9728)

Abbeville, LA, US

On February 22, 1984, a Grumman G-164A (registration N9728) was involved in an aviation accident near Abbeville, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-23Data APIEditorial standards

A professional pilot practicing a turn-around in an agricultural aircraft stalled at the top of the maneuver, entered a spin, and crashed.

What happened

The pilot was employed as a professional corporate and charter pilot but had not flown agricultural aircraft for several years. He had recently purchased a half interest in the air service and was on his first refresher flight since then. While the pilot was practicing a turn-around, the aircraft stalled at the top of a turn, entered a spin, and crashed.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the immediate circumstances of the accident. The pilot was conducting a maneuver in an agricultural aircraft. The aircraft stalled during the execution of a turn-around.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.
Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Feb 1984 Grumman G-164A accident near Abbeville, LA?

A professional pilot practicing a turn-around in an agricultural aircraft stalled at the top of the maneuver, entered a spin, and crashed.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Feb 1984 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N9728, at Abbeville, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X38787. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.