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Wing Struck Tree Limb During Aerial Application Flight; Field Repair and Late Reporting Follow (N8063K)

Arcola, MS, US

On February 23, 2007, a Gulfstream-schweizer G-164B (registration N8063K) was involved in an aviation accident near Arcola, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application. 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

A commercial pilot flying a tailwheel-equipped bi-plane struck a tree limb with the lower left wing during an aerial application flight. The pilot landed in a field, replaced the damaged wing, and flew back without immediate reporting to authorities.

Accident Details

The commercial pilot of a tailwheel-equipped bi-plane was conducting a local aerial application flight. During the flight, the lower left wing collided with a tree limb. After the collision, the pilot elected to land in an open field to examine the damage sustained by the airplane.

Repair and Reporting

The operator concluded that the left lower wing had sustained structural damage and required replacement. The wing was replaced in the field, and the airplane was flown back to the operator's facility. Neither the pilot nor the operator reported the accident to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) until after the repair had been made.

Aftermath

Multiple attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) from the operator were unsuccessful.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 2007 Gulfstream-schweizer G-164B accident near Arcola, MS?

A commercial pilot flying a tailwheel-equipped bi-plane struck a tree limb with the lower left wing during an aerial application flight. The pilot landed in a field, replaced the damaged wing, and flew back without immediate reporting to authorities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 2007 involved a Gulfstream-schweizer G-164B, registration N8063K, at Arcola, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070507X00518. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.