Casualties unknown

1999-05-08: Grumman-schweizer G164-B (N6771K) — Garwood, TX

Garwood, TX, US

On May 8, 1999, a Grumman-schweizer G164-B (registration N6771K) was involved in an aviation accident near Garwood, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the high density altitude. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During takeoff initial climb, the pilot turned the agricultural aircraft at 30-40 knots, clearing a 25-foot power line before stalling and crashing into a rice field. The aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire.

Accident Description

During the takeoff initial climb, the pilot executed a turn while the aircraft's airspeed was between 30 and 40 knots. The aircraft cleared a 25-foot-high power line but subsequently stalled and descended, falling into a rice field. A post-impact fire ensued, destroying the aircraft.

Operational Details

Prior to departure, the agricultural aircraft was loaded with 1,400 pounds of corn seed. The takeoff was conducted on a west runway measuring 3,300 feet in length, with 2,500 feet designated as usable. At the time of the accident, winds in the area were from the east-southeast at 4 to 10 knots. The ambient temperature ranged from 88 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in a calculated density altitude of 2,546 feet.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed by the post-impact fire. No information regarding occupants, injuries, or fatalities is available from the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18769. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.