On June 27, 2001, a Schweizer G-164B (registration N2236F) was involved in an aviation accident near Meridian, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot misjudged his altitude, resulting in a collision with a berm. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerial application flight, a pilot misjudged altitude and struck a berm, severing a main landing gear wheel. The pilot landed on the remaining gear; a wing contacted the ground, bending an outboard nose rib. Structural deformation affected cruise performance.
Accident Overview
During an aerial application flight, the pilot misjudged his altitude and inadvertently collided with a berm. The impact severed a main landing gear wheel. Subsequently, the pilot landed the airplane on the remaining gear.
Landing Sequence and Damage
As the airplane slowed to a stop, a wing contacted the ground, resulting in bending of an outboard nose rib. The structural deformation was of sufficient severity to have adversely affected the airplane's cruise performance.
Pilot Experience
The pilot was experienced in aerial application flying, having amassed over 8,000 hours in the accident model of airplane.
Probable cause
The pilot misjudged his altitude, resulting in a collision with a berm.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Jun 2001 Schweizer G-164B accident near Meridian, CA?
During an aerial application flight, a pilot misjudged altitude and struck a berm, severing a main landing gear wheel. The pilot landed on the remaining gear; a wing contacted the ground, bending an outboard nose rib. Structural deformation affected cruise performance.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jun 2001 Schweizer G-164B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jun 2001 involved a Schweizer G-164B, registration N2236F, at Meridian, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot misjudged his altitude, resulting in a collision with a berm.
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