On June 8, 1995, a Grumman G-164B (registration N211JM) was involved in an aviation accident near Springlake, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power was attributed to the failure of the third stage turbine wheel assembly. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aerial application aircraft experienced an uncontained engine failure and fire during a go-around. The pilot extinguished the fire and executed a forced landing in a corn field, where the airplane nosed over after the tailwheel struck a drainage ditch.
Incident Overview
A turbine-engine-powered aerial application airplane sustained an uncontained engine failure and subsequent fire when the pilot added power to execute a go-around at his home base airport. The pilot promptly activated the engine emergency fuel shutoff, which successfully extinguished the fire.
Forced Landing and Accident Sequence
After the fire was controlled, the pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a corn field located beyond a road at the departure end of the runway. During the landing, the tailwheel impacted a drainage ditch situated on the shoulder of the road. The impact caused the airplane to nosed over, and it came to rest in an inverted position.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the engine was conducted. The investigation determined that the loss of engine power was attributed to the failure of the third stage turbine wheel assembly.
Probable cause
The loss of engine power was attributed to the failure of the third stage turbine wheel assembly.