On May 21, 1987, a Grumman G-164 (registration N484Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Knobel, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported losing control after a wind gust during takeoff. Despite applying right rudder, the aircraft was too heavy to clear a 10-foot ditch and impacted it.
Incident Details
The pilot in command stated that the aircraft was struck by a gust of wind, resulting in a loss of control. The pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to maneuver the aircraft over a 10-foot ditch. However, the aircraft was too heavy to clear the ditch and subsequently impacted it.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions were obtained from the FAA Flight Service Station at Jonesboro, Arkansas. The reported winds were from the southwest at 10 knots. A review of the conditions indicated that the wind direction and speed did not change during the hour before and the hour after the reported time of the accident.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no mechanical control difficulties or malfunctions during the takeoff roll or after the accident.