On June 6, 1987, a Grumman G-164A (registration N9734) was involved in an aviation accident near Vaiden, MS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff ground run, aircraft became airborne prematurely after crossing a small rise on the runway. It collided with trees while pilot maneuvered to avoid a populated area, then struck ground and was destroyed by post-impact fire. Pilot reported not dumping chemical to avoid endangering others.
Incident
The aircraft was conducting a takeoff from a runway. During the ground run, the aircraft traveled over a small rise on the runway surface. This caused the aircraft to become airborne prematurely. After becoming airborne, the pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft to avoid a populated area. However, the aircraft collided with trees during this maneuver. Following the collision with trees, the aircraft struck the ground and was destroyed by a post-impact fire.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that he chose not to dump the chemical payload during the event. He stated that his decision was based on not wanting to endanger anyone on the ground. According to the pilot, the takeoff ground run was normal until the aircraft passed over the small rise, which led to the premature lift-off. He then tried to steer the aircraft away from the populated area but hit trees. After the tree strike, the aircraft impacted the ground and caught fire. The pilot deliberately did not jettison the chemical load because of concerns for people on the ground.