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Engine Power Loss During Aerial Application Turn Leads to Forced Landing and Cartwheel (N6568)

Marked Tree, AR, US

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.

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 1994 Grumman G-164A accident near Marked Tree, AR?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 1994 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N6568, at Marked Tree, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01737. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.