On May 26, 1988, a Grumman G-164A (registration N4237) operated by O. K. Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Grubbs, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from an agricultural strip near Grubbs, Arkansas, executing a forced landing into a flooded rice field. The engine later ran without issue, and the cause of power loss remains undetermined.
Accident Details
A pilot reported a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from an agricultural strip near Grubbs, Arkansas. The pilot subsequently executed a forced landing into a flooded rice field. Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident.
Engine Examination
The aircraft engine was examined and operated on a test stand for one hour without any operational difficulty. Despite the examination, the specific cause of the engine power loss could not be determined.
Investigation Outcome
The investigation concluded that the reason for the engine power loss was not determined. No further details regarding the aircraft or pilot were provided in the source material.
What happened in the 26 May 1988 Grumman G-164A accident near Grubbs, AR?
A pilot experienced a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from an agricultural strip near Grubbs, Arkansas, executing a forced landing into a flooded rice field. The engine later ran without issue, and the cause of power loss remains undetermined.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 May 1988 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N4237, operated by O. K. Aviation Inc., at Grubbs, AR.
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