On May 24, 1988, a Grumman G-164A (registration N5374) was involved in an aviation accident near Winnie, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft was substantially damaged after striking a ditch and flipping over following takeoff from a private airstrip. The pilot cited a wind shift to a quartering tailwind.
Narrative
The aircraft sustained substantial damage after striking a ditch and flipping over during a takeoff from a private agricultural airstrip. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind. At that moment, he had passed his rejected takeoff point, so he attempted to dump his load. After becoming airborne, the aircraft brushed the tops of trees at the departure end of the strip. This caused the aircraft to decelerate, and it subsequently settled into a cultivated field off the end of the runway. After touching down, the aircraft rolled for approximately 100 feet. It then struck an irrigation ditch, which caused it to flip over. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 May 1988 Grumman G-164A accident near Winnie, TX?
An aircraft was substantially damaged after striking a ditch and flipping over following takeoff from a private airstrip. The pilot cited a wind shift to a quartering tailwind.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 1988 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N5374, at Winnie, TX.
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