On August 7, 1985, a Grumman G-164A (registration N962X) was involved in an aviation accident near Tallulah, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel supply, which resulted in an emergency landing and subsequent nose-over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced an engine power loss during aerial application operations, resulting in an emergency landing in a soybean field where the nose gear collapsed upon touchdown.
What happened
During the course of an aerial application operation, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure and touched down in a soybean field. While on the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over.
The investigation
Post-accident examination revealed that the operator did not detect any fuel leakage or smell around the aircraft. A post-accident test run showed the engine operated normally.
Findings
The pilot believed that the engine lost power from fuel exhaustion. The nose over during the landing roll caused significant damage to the airframe.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel supply, which resulted in an emergency landing and subsequent nose-over.
What happened in the 7 Aug 1985 Grumman G-164A accident near Tallulah, LA?
An aircraft experienced an engine power loss during aerial application operations, resulting in an emergency landing in a soybean field where the nose gear collapsed upon touchdown.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Aug 1985 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N962X, at Tallulah, LA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel supply, which resulted in an emergency landing and subsequent nose-over.
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