On March 27, 2001, a Grumman G-164B (registration N6552K) was involved in an aviation accident near Dyer, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which was caused by a flat right front tire resulting from an inner tube being pinched during maintenance installation. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost directional control during landing roll after exiting the aircraft to find a flat right front tire, which was caused by a tube pinched during maintenance.
What happened
During the landing roll, the pilot experienced a sudden loss of directional control. As the airplane continued down the runway, it pitched nose down. After the aircraft came to a stop, the pilot exited the plane and inspected the damage. The inspection revealed that the right front tire was flat.
The investigation
A more detailed examination of the flat tire uncovered the root cause of the failure. Mechanics found that the inner tube had been pinched by company maintenance personnel during the installation process. This mechanical error compromised the tire's integrity, leading to the blowout and subsequent loss of control.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which was caused by a flat right front tire resulting from an inner tube being pinched during maintenance installation.
What happened in the 27 Mar 2001 Grumman G-164B accident near Dyer, TN?
A pilot lost directional control during landing roll after exiting the aircraft to find a flat right front tire, which was caused by a tube pinched during maintenance.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Mar 2001 Grumman G-164B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Mar 2001 involved a Grumman G-164B, registration N6552K, at Dyer, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which was caused by a flat right front tire resulting from an inner tube being pinched during maintenance installation.
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