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Aerial Application Aircraft Experiences Engine Power Loss, Forced Landing in Rice Field

Alexandria, LA, United States

On July 22, 2010, a GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B operated by Vincent Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Alexandria, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During an aerial application run, an aircraft's engine emitted smoke and lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a rice field, resulting in substantial damage but no pilot injury.

Incident Details

A commercial rated pilot was conducting an aerial application run when a "puff" of smoke was observed coming from the engine. Immediately following the smoke, the engine lost power but continued running. The pilot attempted to return to the airfield; however, the aircraft could not maintain altitude or airspeed.

Forced Landing

The pilot elected to perform a forced landing in a rice field. During the landing, the aircraft rolled for an estimated 50 to 150 yards before flipping over onto its back. The pilot was not injured in the accident.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the forced landing. A visual inspection of the engine was conducted but failed to identify the reason for the loss of engine power.

Pilot Reporting

At the time of this report, the pilot had not returned a completed NTSB Form 6120.1 (Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report) as requested.

Contributing factors

Power plant

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 2010 GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B accident near Alexandria, LA?

During an aerial application run, an aircraft's engine emitted smoke and lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a rice field, resulting in substantial damage but no pilot injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jul 2010 GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 2010 involved a GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B, operated by Vincent Flying Service, at Alexandria, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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