The total loss of engine power resulting from a cracked cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
The pilot reported that he was returning from spraying a field when the engine lost power. He performed a forced landing to an alfalfa field. The airplane's left landing gear impacted a ditch, and the airplane came to a stop in an inverted position. The FAA inspector on the scene reported that a crack was found on the bottom number 5 cylinder.
The pilot reported that he was returning from spraying a field when the engine lost power. He performed a forced landing to an alfalfa field. The airplane's left landing gear impacted a ditch, and the airplane came to a stop in an inverted position. The FAA inspector on the scene reported that a crack was found on…
The accident on 1996-07-31 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N25SK, operated by Ron Seelhoff, at Burlington, CO.
The total loss of engine power resulting from a cracked cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
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