On December 3, 1986, a Grumman-schweizer G-164B-600 (registration N6898Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Earle, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During initial climb, the engine backfired and lost power. Partial power was regained but insufficient for flight. An off-airport landing was attempted on wet, muddy terrain, resulting in the aircraft nosing over during the roll.
Initial Climb and Power Loss
The pilot reported that the powerplant was operating normally during the initial climb phase. Suddenly, the engine backfired and subsequently experienced a loss of power. The pilot took immediate remedial action, which restored partial power output. However, the power level was insufficient to sustain flight.
Emergency Landing
The pilot executed emergency procedures and attempted an off-airport landing. The terrain selected for landing was wet and muddy. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over.
Conclusion
The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the nose-over. No further details regarding the aircraft, location, or occupants are available from the source.