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Grumman G-164 Accident During Agricultural Flight Near Browning (N623U)

Browning, IL, US

On July 17, 2002, a Grumman G-164 (registration N623U) was involved in an aviation accident near Browning, IL. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 2002 Grumman G-164 accident near Browning, IL?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 2002 Grumman G-164 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 2002 involved a Grumman G-164, registration N623U, at Browning, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.

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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.