On July 1, 1994, a Grumman G-164A (registration N6568) was involved in an aviation accident near Marked Tree, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A STALL AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH TO EXECUTE THE LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aerial application aircraft lost engine power during a turn at about 200 feet AGL. The pilot attempted a forced landing between tree lines, but the airplane stalled, one wing dug into the ground, and it cartwheeled. The power loss cause was not determined.
Accident Details
According to the pilot, while making a turn at the end of the second aerial application pass, the engine lost power without warning. The airplane was at an altitude of about 200 feet above ground level (AGL) at the time.
Sequence of Events
The pilot subsequently attempted a forced landing between two tree lines. However, prior to touchdown, the airplane stalled. During the stall, one wing dug into the ground, causing the airplane to cartwheel.
Investigation Outcome
An investigation was conducted into the incident. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.