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Agricultural Aircraft Collides with Trees During Landing Attempt (N31182)

Truman, AR, US

On April 28, 1993, a Grumman G-164A (registration N31182) operated by Worthington Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Truman, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

The pilot of an agricultural aircraft, while flushing the hopper, attempted a descent into a field after switching on the spray boom. The engine did not respond to full power, leading to a collision with trees.

Accident Details

The pilot was flushing the hopper with water. He made a pass over a field with the spray boom off. As he pulled up to clear a wire, he switched the spray boom on. He initiated a descent into an adjoining field, and as he started the roundout, the airplane continued descending. He added full power but the engine did not respond. The airplane touched down on the ground, then lifted off. The pilot had insufficient altitude to clear a knoll at the end of the field, so he pulled the nose up and the airplane collided with trees.

Witness Reports

Three ground witnesses reported hearing a bang, an explosion, or a backfire.

Engine Examination

The engine was later functionally tested and it operated satisfactorily.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Apr 1993 Grumman G-164A accident near Truman, AR?

The pilot of an agricultural aircraft, while flushing the hopper, attempted a descent into a field after switching on the spray boom. The engine did not respond to full power, leading to a collision with trees.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Apr 1993 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N31182, operated by Worthington Flying Service, at Truman, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12123. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.