Casualties unknown

1995-07-28: Grumman G-164B (N6774Q) — Ephrata, WA

Ephrata, WA, US

On July 28, 1995, a Grumman G-164B (registration N6774Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Ephrata, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE CROSSWINDS AND GUSTS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot landing at an agricultural airstrip encountered gusting crosswinds; a gust lifted the right wing, causing the aircraft to veer off the strip and nose over, resulting in substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot conducting a landing at an agricultural airstrip reported that during the landing, the prevailing weather conditions produced gusting crosswinds. As the airplane touched down and began its rollout, a gust of wind caught the aircraft's right wing. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane continued off the airstrip. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage.

Aircraft and Circumstances

No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported. The specific type, registration, and other identifying details of the aircraft were not provided in the source. The event occurred during a landing attempt at an agricultural airstrip under gusty crosswind conditions. The pilot's statement indicated that the wind gust affected the right wing after touchdown, leading to the loss of control.

Outcome

The airplane came to rest off the airstrip in a nose-over attitude. The extent of damage was described as substantial. The source did not specify any injuries or fatalities. No further details regarding the pilot or passengers were available from the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04113. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.