On July 27, 1995, a Grumman G-164A (registration N6636Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Mccrory, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A total loss of power occurred during final approach, leading to a forced landing in a field where the aircraft struck a fence. An inspection revealed a cracked cylinder head.
What happened
The pilot reported that the engine began smoking and missing while on final approach. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power. In response to the emergency, the pilot executed a forced landing into an adjacent field. During the landing sequence, the airplane impacted a fence.
The investigation
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the aircraft following the incident. The inspection revealed that one of the engine's cylinder heads was cracked.
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head.