On June 6, 1988, a Grumman G-164-A (registration N9695) was involved in an aviation accident near Wynne, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to establish and maintain an adequate angle of climb during takeoff due to the heavily loaded condition of the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Following takeoff from a private strip near Wynne, Arkansas, the pilot reported failing to establish an adequate climb angle due to a heavily loaded aircraft. The plane subsequently struck trees and terrain, resulting in a post-impact fire.
What happened
The accident occurred following the takeoff phase from a private airstrip located in the vicinity of Wynne, Arkansas. According to the pilot's report, the aircraft was operating under a heavily loaded condition at the time of departure.
During the initial climb, the pilot acknowledged that he was unable to establish and maintain an adequate angle of climb. As a result of this insufficient performance, the aircraft deviated from its intended flight path and impacted trees situated along the route. Following the collision with the trees, the aircraft continued to collide with the terrain.
A post-impact fire broke out as a consequence of the crash sequence.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to establish and maintain an adequate angle of climb during takeoff due to the heavily loaded condition of the aircraft.