Casualties unknown

1994-10-03: Grumman G-164B (N6676K) — Same AS Registered Owner — Oak Grove, LA

Oak Grove, LA, US

On October 3, 1994, a Grumman G-164B (registration N6676K) operated by Same AS Registered Owner was involved in an aviation accident near Oak Grove, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FROM THE VEHICLE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During an aerial application flight, the pilot flew under a wire to cross a road. The right wing struck a cattle truck; the pilot lost altitude and the airplane impacted the ground.

Accident Overview

During an aerial application flight, the pilot maneuvered the aircraft under a wire to cross a road and transition to another field. The pilot observed a vehicle traveling on the road and believed it would clear as he crossed. As he continued, the right wing of the aircraft struck the right rear of a cattle truck. Following the collision, the pilot was unable to maintain altitude, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground.

Sequence of Events

The pilot had been performing aerial application operations. While transitioning between fields, he chose to fly under a wire spanning the road. He noted a cattle truck moving along the road but judged that there would be sufficient clearance. However, at some point during the crossing, the aircraft's right wing contacted the right rear portion of the truck. The impact caused a loss of altitude control, and the aircraft descended to the ground.

Damage

The extent of damage to the aircraft and the cattle truck is not specified in the source. The source does not mention any injuries or fatalities.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02436. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.