On June 8, 1987, a Grumman G-164B (registration N6667Q) operated by Lissie Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Egypt, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a power loss during an aerial application maneuver. Emergency landing led to left wing striking weeds, veering into a ditch, and flipping over. Investigation revealed a cracked cylinder and water in fuel.
Incident Description
An aircraft suffered a loss of engine power while conducting an aerial application maneuver. The pilot responded by initiating an emergency landing procedure. As the aircraft touched down, the left wing impacted tall vegetation growing on the edge of a road. The impact caused the aircraft to deviate leftward into a drainage ditch, where it flipped over and came to rest inverted.
Investigation Findings
Following the accident, an investigation was carried out. Examination of the engine revealed that the No. 7 cylinder had a crack in its dome that existed prior to the incident. Moreover, testing of the fuel discovered contamination with water. The amount of water present was sufficient to reduce the engine's capacity to develop full power.
What happened in the 8 Jun 1987 Grumman G-164B accident near Egypt, TX?
An aircraft experienced a power loss during an aerial application maneuver. Emergency landing led to left wing striking weeds, veering into a ditch, and flipping over. Investigation revealed a cracked cylinder and water in fuel.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jun 1987 involved a Grumman G-164B, registration N6667Q, operated by Lissie Flying Service, at Egypt, TX.
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