On August 5, 1995, a Grumman G-164A (registration N732Y) was involved in an aviation accident near St.francisville, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE OBSTRUCTION ON SHORT FINAL. A FACTOR WAS THE LOW VISIBILITY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An agricultural airplane's left main landing gear struck an unidentified obstruction during short final approach to a pasture. The pilot did not submit required reports. Visibility was one mile in light rain with partial obscuration.
Accident Overview
An agricultural airplane on an aerial application flight struck an obstruction with its left main landing gear while on short final approach to the pasture from which it had departed. The pilot did not complete and return the pilot/operator reports provided by the accident investigator. The type of obstruction hit by the airplane was not determined.
Environmental Conditions
According to the operator, a partial obscuration prevailed at the time of the accident, with visibility reported as one mile in light rain.
Pilot Actions
The pilot did not submit the requested pilot/operator reports. No further information regarding the pilot's actions or qualifications is available.
Investigation Status
The investigation did not determine the type of obstruction involved. No analysis or conclusions beyond the factual description have been provided.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 5 Aug 1995 Grumman G-164A accident near St.francisville, LA?
An agricultural airplane's left main landing gear struck an unidentified obstruction during short final approach to a pasture. The pilot did not submit required reports. Visibility was one mile in light rain with partial obscuration.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Aug 1995 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N732Y, at St.francisville, LA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE OBSTRUCTION ON SHORT FINAL. A FACTOR WAS THE LOW VISIBILITY.
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