Casualties unknown

2002-07-17: Grumman G-164 (N623U) — Browning, IL

Browning, IL, US

On July 17, 2002, a Grumman G-164 (registration N623U) was involved in an aviation accident near Browning, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On July 17, 2002, a Grumman G-164 (N623U) was substantially damaged after descending into a field following an agricultural application pass near Browning, Illinois. The commercial pilot was uninjured. Visual conditions prevailed.

Accident Details

On July 17, 2002, at 1245 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164, registration N623U, was substantially damaged when it gradually descended into and impacted a field after completing an agricultural application pass near Browning, Illinois. The aircraft was operated by a commercial pilot under 14 CFR Part 137 for the agricultural flight.

The airplane had departed Schuy-Rush Airport (5K4) in Rushville, Illinois, at 1230 for the local flight. Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident.

The pilot was not injured.

Aircraft and Operational Context

The Grumman G-164, a single-engine agricultural aircraft, was performing an application pass when the descent and collision occurred. No further details about the maneuver or environmental conditions were provided in the source. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules as part of agricultural operations.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020719X01172. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.