On April 20, 1994, a Grumman G-164B (registration N48717) was involved in an aviation accident near Ozark, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain control during the forced landing due to a complete loss of engine power, for which no mechanical defect was found. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerial application run, the pilot lost engine power and attempted a forced landing in an adjacent field, resulting in the aircraft nosing over with no mechanical defects found.
What happened
The accident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in an aerial application swath run. During this phase of flight, the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine power. In response to the emergency, the pilot selected an adjacent field and attempted a forced landing. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over.
The investigation
A thorough examination of the airframe was conducted at the accident site. Additionally, a subsequent engine teardown inspection was performed to determine the root cause of the power loss. These inspections failed to disclose any mechanical problem with the engine.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain control during the forced landing due to a complete loss of engine power, for which no mechanical defect was found.